Preston orphanage site up for grabs
A plot housing the grade two-listed former Harris Park orphanage in Fulwood, Preston is being offered for sale, with a total of 15.33 acres available at the Garstang Road site.
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Consultation starts as Lancs councils combine on Local Plans
Local authorities in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley have opened public consultation on a combined Central Lancashire Local Plan.
Preston housing sites return to committee
Two schemes that have previously been refused will go before Preston’s planning committee this Thursday with recommendations to approve.
Inspector backs Broughton proposals after planning appeal
A Government planning inspector has granted permission on appeal to two residential schemes in Broughton totalling 220 homes, overturning Preston City Council's refusal after the local authority conceded it couldn’t demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Professional team picked for 150-acre Whittingham Hospital site
Homes England has chosen a team including CampbellReith, Barton Willmore, and JLL to develop a planning and disposal strategy for a 150-acre site near Preston, formerly home to the largest psychiatric hospital in Britain.
HCA to get green light for 250 Preston homes
Proposals by the Homes & Communities Agency for more 250 homes on farmland are due to be discussed by Preston Council’s planning committee on Friday, having been recommended for approval by planning officers.
Preston seeks funding in support of city living push
Cushman & Wakefield has been reappointed by Preston City Council as the Lancashire city looks to build momentum in its city centre residential market with a bid for Housing Infrastructure Fund support.
Blackpool FC owner’s latest plan for Oyston Mill gets green light
A plan to turn Preston’s Oyston Mill into student flats, submitted by Blackpool FC owner Owen Oyston, has been approved by the council.
Goosnargh housing set for approval
A proposal from Seddon and registered social landlord Contour Homes to build 93 houses off Goosnargh Lane, Preston is to go before the city’s planning committee on 7 September with a recommendation to approve.
Amicus backs Preston office-to-resi schemes
Short-term lending specialist Amicus Property Finance has completed a deal with developer Ladson Group to purchase two previously council-owned commercial buildings in Preston city centre.
