New Preston vision that would transform city centre

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Tuesday lunchtime is when we bring you our latest planning and property news.

A huge part of Preston city centre could take on a dramatically different look over the course of the next decade in an attempt to transform a major gateway that currently gives a “poor first impression” to visitors.

That is one of the aims of a plan designed to encourage a radical revamp of the area around the city’s railway station - as well as to attract and retain new and existing businesses and public sector operations.

The vision laid out in the Preston Station Quarter Regeneration Framework would see the wholesale redevelopment of the Fishergate Shopping Centre and its car park to create a mix of retail and leisure outlets, along with the kind of modern, high-quality office space that is currently unavailable in the city.

Elsewhere, residents in parts of Preston are being reminded to check whether they need to get planning permission for new windows before having them installed.

Householders in four of the city’s 11 conservation areas require formal approval from Preston City Council if they want to replace their windows - and could later be ordered to rip them out if they are found not to have received it.

Finally, the price of property coming to the market has seen its first fall this year.

The index reveals the average cost of a property in the North West is currently £251,402 but we’ve taken a look at what you can buy in Preston if your budget doesn’t meet the regional average.

Thanks for reading,

Adam

adam.lord@nationalworld.com

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