Conversion proposed for listed Preston mill

The Liverpool-based hotel group’s plans for the conversion of Preston’s historic former Post Office into a 60-bedroom “luxury boutique” venue are expected to be granted planning permission next week.

Lancashire County Pension Fund is to finance the redevelopment of the Park Hotel following a deal with Lancashire County Council to transfer the asset.

The architecture practice will now produce a final proposal for the University of Central Lancashire’s £60m civic square and student support centre, which is due to complete in 2019.

The Manchester-based architect has been selected to design a Student Support Centre and new public square for the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.

Preston City Council has approved the latest phase in the refurbishment of the city's entertainment and leisure complex, which will include a 10-pin bowling alley, nine-hole crazy golf course, karaoke booths, sports bar and dining room.

A planning application has been submitted for the £13m youth facility due to be built next to Preston’s grade two-listed bus station.

The University of Central Lancashire has selected architecture practice, AHR, to design £8.15m of student social spaces to be delivered in addition to the students' union.

Preston City Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for the construction of a new indoor market hall, to be built under the large market canopy currently being restored in the city centre.

The architectural consultancy has made four appointments and two promotions to the board in its Preston and Chester practices.