COMMENT | Making the North West’s Green Belt work harder
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.
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Bellway set for approval at Bowlands Hey
A revised, 167-home scheme in Westhoughton has been recommended for approval, 18 months after an initial application was refused.
Plans in for 1,100 homes at Penwortham
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.
Trafford Housing Trust to start Forton project
A 60-home scheme, including 40% affordable provision, has been given the green light by Wyre Council.
Trafford Housing Trust to build Chorley homes
Chorley Council has granted approval to Trafford Housing Trust for the construction of 122 homes on a 26-acre plot.
Anwyl submits plans for 72 homes in Barton
Anwyl Homes has submitted plans for a 72-home scheme in Barton near Preston.
Place North West launches 2020 Media Pack
This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.
Ground to break at Bishopsgate Gardens this month
Initial work to build 130 apartments at Bishopsgate Gardens on Ormskirk Road in Preston will begin later this month, according to the developer.
Wyre masterplans moot 600 homes and school
Two masterplans, which would create over 600 homes, a school, and a car park across two sites in Poulton-le-Fylde, have been opened for public consultation.
PLANNING | More than 800 Preston homes consented
A 15-storey city centre block totalling 176 apartments and residential sites across the borough due to deliver 636 homes have all been granted planning permission in Preston City Council's final planning committee of the year.
