Approval for Story’s Cottam homes

The nine-acre site off Miller Road, north-east of Preston city centre, is to be redeveloped into 78 houses and a 61-apartment extra care scheme under plans lodged by contractor Seddon Construction and housing provider Community Gateway Association. 

The council intends to exercise compulsory purchase powers to acquire the final two properties within the Griffin regeneration zone to advance its redevelopment into 140 homes. 

Preston-based developer Providence Gate Group Holdings has lodged plans to create a 208,000 sq ft business park as part of the mixed-use redevelopment of the former vehicle testing facility.

Outline plans have been submitted for a Center Parcs-style destination including 450 lodges, a hotel and market at Ellel.

Wyre Council has agreed to use Government funding to acquire commercial units earmarked for redevelopment as part of the mixed-use transformation of Fleetwood Docks.

The Blackpool-based developer has partnered with property developer and manager Places for People to deliver 91 homes across two sites on the outskirts of the city.

Bolton Council once again voted to reject plans from Peel L&P’s housing arm to redevelop Horwich Golf Club, despite a significant reduction in the amount of homes since the scheme was first refused in 2018. 

Revised proposals for a block of 20 apartments on land behind Ma Kelly’s Showboat bar on Queens Promenade are due to be granted planning permission by the council next week. 

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership has committed £1.2m to help cover costs as a planning application is progressed for the Morecambe attraction.