Futuristic vision for Preston's docks revealed + Planning permission has been granted for 600 affordable homes in Preston

	Jul 13, 2020

	Happy Monday! And welcome to - Preston by the sea. If we ever needed a spot of ambitious reimagining it is right now, as we negotiate the fallout of months of lockdown and a virus that is very much still a threat, it's right now. So one architect's vision of a new-look Preston docks, complete with environmentally-sound grass-covered building and picnicking families, is welcome even if we are unlikely to see this come to pass any time soon. Meanwhile, in probably a more pressing issue, planning permission has been granted for 600 affordable homes in Preston, something that has been needed for quite some time. And as the county reopens, warnings are made as one town faces the threat of its own local lockdown as cases remain high. Keep logged into lep.co.uk today for all the latest news - and have a great day. Nicola Adam Deputy Editor


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