Work to start on Samlesbury advanced manufacturing centre

Council-led masterplans, major housing sites and the delivery of the £85m Eden Project North in Morecambe, and the £300m Blackpool Central will all be discussed at this half-day conference on Thursday 13 February.

Eden Project North is continuing to target a 2020 submission for the planning application for its £85m Morecambe attraction, remaining positive about future Government support despite current political uncertainty. 

The opening of the £17.5m Penwortham Bypass in Lancashire this month paves the way for proposed improvements to the town centre, including a public realm and pedestrian-friendly high street, according to the council.

Property developer K/S Habro has proposed the redevelopment of 26,000 sq ft former BHS on Market Street into restaurants and retail units.

An outline application for a 72-apartment block with retail on the ground floor alongside a community centre, has been submitted to Preston City Council by PWA Planning.

Two planning applications which, if approved, would bring 305 houses onto the market in Preston, have been submitted to Preston Council.

Wyre Council is set to reveal its masterplan to shape the next 20 years of growth in Fleetwood, as part of its bid for £25m from the Government's Future High Streets Fund.  

Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils have started an issues and options consultation as the authorities seek to map out development in Central Lancashire over the next 15 years.

The grade two-listed Cuerden Hall has been put on the market for £1.5m with its current tenants set to vacate in 2020.