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A charity’s bid to convert a vacant Wigan pub into temporary accommodation for people transitioning out of homelessness has resubmitted plans after proposals were initially rejected under police advice.

The Brick wants to change the use of the former Queens Arms, on Harrison Street, into a facility for up to 14 people leaving rough sleeping with ‘medium support needs’ and who are aiming to secure permanent housing.

Wigan ’s planning committee turned down the application four months ago following advice from Greater Manchester Police because a shortage of bathroom facilities in the plan would ‘likely cause conflict’.

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