Monte Blackburn eyes 930,000 sq ft Preston sheds
The Issa brothers’ development arm is working up plans to build industrial units on 65 acres north-east of Junction 31a of the M6.
The site, between Bluebell Way and Cow Hill, was previously being brought forward by Trebor and Hillwood and branded Gateway Park. However, a planning application for the proposed 800,000 sq ft scheme was never submitted.
Now, Monte Blackburn is on control of the site and is seeking to deliver up to 930,000 sq ft of industrial space on the land.
Early-stage plans lodged with Preston City Council outline a vision for five industrial units and two drive-thru units. The largest of the industrial units would be 637,000 sq ft.
Like other Monte Blackburn schemes in Lancashire, the Preston project will be branded as Frontier Park.
The land is earmarked for employment development in Preston’s local plan.
To learn more about Monte Blackburn’s proposals, search for reference number 06/2025/0208 on Preston City Council’s planning portal.
Freeths is advising Monte Blackburn on its plans.
It will ruin a beautiful trial area. And kill off natural nature in the area
Should not be allowed
By Dorothy m
Cow Hill is a much loved haven of peace and nature enjoyed by many. There are walkers, cyclists and horse riders daily who choose the circular walk for its wellbeing properties. The existing buildings at Jct 31a threaten that peace and wildlife and any further building will be disastrous. The land surrounding Cow Hill is home to bats, Barn Owls, Little Owls, Buzzards and deer to name a few species. The lighting and noise from more industrial units and the smells from fast food outlets will not be welcomed by the wildlife or residents of Cow Hill and will be harmful to the overall environment.
There are plenty of units further away from the wildlife already built on Bluebell way that could be used for this.
Do not destroy an already vanishing haven for wildlife for the sake of making money.
We should look after our planet not cover it in fast food joints and tarmac and add to the light pollution that confuses wildlife such as bats.
By Anonymous