Elan unveils plans for 76 homes in Lower Darwen

The Lancastrian developer's next five plots within the Gib Lane masterplan have been put forward for reserved matters approval.

A total of 68 homes on 4.7 acres in Penwortham have been given unanimous approval by the local council. 

Proposals to redevelop a derelict mill site in Hoddlesden, Darwen into 79 houses have been recommended for approval by planning officers.

Construction is set to begin later this year on the 9.5-acre, council-owned site in Grange Park.

The Lancashire council has given the green light for a 274-strong Wainhomes development in Thornton-Cleveleys, along with a 350-home plan advanced by Metacre in Great Eccleston. Both schemes had previously hit stumbling blocks.

Proposals from strategic land business Metacre for housing along with a school, medical centre, village hall, convenience store and 2.5 acres of employment land will go before Wyre Council again.

The housebuilder is seeking full permission for 80 homes and outline consent for close to 200 more, along with a primary school and convenience retail.

The 425-apartment scheme off Moor Lane in Preston is branching out to include key workers as potential residents.

The city council refused to budge on farm owner Andy Bradshaw’s scheme, which sits on 15 acres of open countryside.