Lancashire Update | Summary, slides & photos

After a two-year wait for planning approval, Property Capital has acquired an 18-acre plot at the former Leyland Motors test track from joint landowners South Ribble Council and Pilgrim Technology.

Green Belt is one of the most politically emotive constraints to development, as the travails of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework have made very clear, writes Lucy Wallwork of LUC.

A revised, 167-home scheme in Westhoughton has been recommended for approval, 18 months after an initial application was refused.

Taylor Wimpey and Homes England have submitted plans for 1,100 homes on agricultural land in Lancashire that has been allocated for development for two decades.

A 60-home scheme, including 40% affordable provision, has been given the green light by Wyre Council.

Chorley Council has granted approval to Trafford Housing Trust for the construction of 122 homes on a 26-acre plot.

Anwyl Homes has submitted plans for a 72-home scheme in Barton near Preston.

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

Initial work to build 130 apartments at Bishopsgate Gardens on Ormskirk Road in Preston will begin later this month, according to the developer.