Preston approves city centre car park, 60 homes
Summary
Preston City Council has approved a permanent car park use for the former Odeon Cinema site on Church Street, while also supporting future redevelopment hopes for the wider Stoneygate area. The committee also approved a 60-home scheme east of Tabley Lane, subject to a Section 106 agreement, and a storage unit conversion at School Lane.
Why it matters
The article highlights planning decisions that affect site viability, land use, and residential delivery in Preston. Surveyors may need to consider the implications for valuation, development potential, and planning constraints on similar urban and edge-of-settlement sites.
Key points
- Permanent car park permission was granted for the former Odeon Cinema site, but only for Progressive Living.
- The council wants the Church Street site redeveloped in future and does not want it retained as a long-term car park.
- Barratt Homes received approval for 60 homes east of Tabley Lane, including 18 affordable homes, subject to a Section 106 agreement.
- A separate scheme by Lindum Yates was approved to convert agricultural buildings into 40 storage units with parking.
Organisations:
Preston City Council, Progressive Living, Barratt Homes, Lindum Yates, Homes England
Regulations:
Section 106 agreement
Locations:
Preston, Church Street, Tabley Lane, School Lane, Stoneygate
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