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Heritage groups warn of ‘irreversible harm’ as council approves Purcell’s plans to overhaul Wigan country house

By 2026-04-16T11:30:00

Haigh Hall 1

Witherford Watson Mann and AtkinsRealis also working on transformation of grade II*-listed Haigh Hall into events venue

Purcell’s plan to turn a Grade II*-listed stately home near Wigan into an events venue have been given the green light despite heritage groups warning of “serious and irreversible harm” to the building.

Wigan council approved its own proposals to redevelop the early 19th century Haigh Hall on Tuesday, which it said will transform the country house into a “cultural visitor destination of regional and national significance”.

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