Kingswood Homes submits planning application for Winstanley Hall restoration

LBV images (4).jpg.jpg

Kingswood Homes, a leading North West housebuilder, has submitted a full planning application to Wigan Council for the restoration of historic Winstanley Hall.

The application marks a significant milestone in preserving the architectural legacy of this Grade II listed building and seeks to bring back into use a long lost feature of the Winstanley area which has never previously been accessible to the public.

Following consultation with Wigan Council and Historic England, Kingswood Homes aims to restore the hall to its former glory while safeguarding its historic features.

Having become derelict and dilapidated over the past 25 years, this sensitive conservation project (subject to council consent) will see the hall and its outbuildings restored and converted into residential accommodation and community use, safeguarding their architectural heritage.

Following the public consultation event held in May, Kingswood has developed detailed plans that include the sensitive restoration of the hall and its conversion into 36 apartments.

The proposal also includes 396 one to five bedroom new build homes on adjacent land with heritage centre, which will enable the hall’s careful preservation and contribute to local housing needs and fundamentally bring positive benefits to the local community.

The design of the house types have carefully considered local vernacular and context to provide a sensitive site layout design based on best practice in urban design and accessibility. The plans also include provisions for affordable housing.

The development will make significant financial contributions to local infrastructure according to the needs identified by the Council. If successful, the project is expected to create numerous jobs in construction over the development period which will provide a boost to the local economy.

The design has been landscape led to ensure integration with the natural environment from the outset of design. This approach delivers significant social benefits like improved physical and mental wellbeing, enhanced community cohesion, and increased social interaction through well-designed public green spaces.

Environmental benefits include enhanced biodiversity and wildlife habitats, sustainable drainage, reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy.

Kingswood Homes has an exemplary track record of designing and delivering large scale developments which is evidenced by their award-winning Green Hills 692 home scheme in Blackburn which is now approximately 60 per cent complete.

The housebuilder also has support from Homes England through their rolling funding facility, demonstrating the company's ability to deliver this significant conservation project. They are also building in Hoddlesden and are due to start work at their Whittle-le-Woods development in Chorley in the coming months.

Paul Jones, managing director at Kingswood Homes, said: "We're pleased to have reached this crucial stage in our journey to restore Winstanley Hall. Our planning submission represents months of careful work with heritage specialists and planning consultants to develop a scheme that respects the historical significance of the hall while creating a viable plan for its future."

The development proposal emphasises the importance of placemaking through carefully designed open spaces, woodland walks and orchards for the community to enjoy. The plans also includes community facilities such as a heritage centre and a flexible community space that will be accessible to the public, providing access to the hall that has never been available before.

With the submission of the planning application, a statutory consultation period will begin during which the public can view the full planning application and suite of documents on the Council's website, where they can also submit any comments directly.

For more information about the Winstanley Hall project, please visit the development website which will include all plans and links.

Enjoyed this? Read more from Kingswood Homes

Latest news

1

Gearing up for blossoming Red Rose Awards 2026 Red Rose Awards 2026 launch event

Gearing up for blossoming Red Rose Awards 2026

06 Oct 2025

2

New managing director at Freedom Heat Pumps Graham McCracken

New managing director at Freedom Heat Pumps

06 Oct 2025

3

Rising costs force chocolate-maker’s closure Beech's Fine Chocolate

Rising costs force chocolate-maker’s closure

06 Oct 2025

4

Double digit promotions across Napthens Group 10 promotions at Napthens Group

Double digit promotions across Napthens Group

03 Oct 2025

5

Tourism Unsung Hero finalists revealed Jenny Moss Kate Pollard Peter Martland Andy Black

Tourism Unsung Hero finalists revealed

01 Oct 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

The Future of Work: Tech, teams and thriving in a changing world
Oct PTC.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
07 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025

The Future of Work: Tech, teams and thriving in a changing world

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 19:30

Chamber Breakfast Networking – October
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
07 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025

Chamber Breakfast Networking – October

Soul Bowl, Morecambe, LA4 4BU

08:00 - 10:00

HR Recharge: Empowering today’s workforce, transforming tomorrow’s workplace
Muted Blue (4).png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
08 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025

HR Recharge: Empowering today’s workforce, transforming tomorrow’s workplace

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley, BB12 0RT

08:30 - 13:30

Empowering Franchise Growth in the North West
Empowering Franchise Growth in the North West event
LBV Hub Seminars
09 Oct 2025 - 09 Oct 2025

Empowering Franchise Growth in the North West

Forbes Solicitors, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit Centre, PR5 6AW, PR6 6AW

08:00 - 10:00

Empowering franchise growth in the North West
TFA Event - Empowering Franchise Growth.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
09 Oct 2025 - 09 Oct 2025

Empowering franchise growth in the North West

Forbes Solicitors Sceptre Way Walton Summit Centre , Preston, PR5 6AW

08:00 - 10:00

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – Oct 10th
Ai 10.10.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Advantage: AI – A Workshop for Business Leaders – Oct 10th

Door4 Office, Burnley Wharf, Burnley, BB11 1JG

09:00 - 12:00

The New Employee Rights Landscape: Day One Compliance Essentials
EventBrite NORi - 15th Oct 2025 Webinar.png.png
LBV Hub Webinar
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025

The New Employee Rights Landscape: Day One Compliance Essentials

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams, PR253XH

13:30 - 15:00

Unlocking major project opportunities in the North West
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025

Unlocking major project opportunities in the North West

Strathmore Hotel, Morecambe, LA4 5AP

08:00 - 10:00

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Header (26).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Stanley House, Blackburn, BB2 7NP

11:30 - 14:15

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin