The Depot scheme — named after the old bus station that was previously on the land — will deliver 71 new build homes, including a mixture of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties.

Construction has already started on site, and the show homes will be open in the summer.

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In addition to the new development, Ashberry Homes has provided £393,770 to the locality, including a £12,500 highways contribution and travel plan, £39,547 towards public open space, £73,698 for a play area and £268,025 towards education.

Hollie Reynolds, sales director at Ashberry Homes, said: “Demand for houses in this area of Greater Manchester is particularly high, with Worsley close by and both Manchester city centre and Wigan town centre just 30 minutes’ drive away.  

“We anticipate a huge level of enquiries when we launch at the weekend and urge all interested homebuyers to get in touch.”