Refreshed plans for future development at Cottam Hall have been given the thumbs up following a series of community consultation events to seek the views of local residents.

Held by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the latest sessions saw over 100 local people look over the area's new masterplan. Over 90% of the attendees were happy with the proposals and gave their support. Key partners including Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council also gave their feedback at the events and have supported the proposals.


Attendees were invited to make suggestions at the event and where possible these have been incorporated as part of the masterplan, which will provide around 1,000 new homes.

As well as this, other alterations that are currently under consideration include adding space for serviced allotments, improving emergency vehicle access throughout the scheme and strengthening measures to minimise the impact of traffic across the site.

Deborah McLaughlin, Executive Director North West at the HCA, said: "These events were all about listening to the community and taking their views. Through this valuable feedback, we now have a great masterplan for Cottam Hall that will help the area evolve into a high-quality environment for local people."

(CD/KMcA)