4,000-home masterplan drawn up for Preston

A blueprint for the development of up to 4,000 new homes in Preston is being prepared by Preston City Council with a view to attracting higher paid jobs to the city.

Road improvements, public transport provision, walking and cycling routes, locations for green space, schools and community facilities, and housing densities and house types, will all be considered by the master plan.

Councillor John Swindells, deputy leader of Preston Council, said:“Preston is a great place to live and there is much demand from housing developers to build and invest here. But it is very much a case of ‘chicken and egg’.

“That’s why we are preparing a comprehensive master plan of the whole north west Preston area. This will help to work out exactly what type of development and supporting infrastructure is needed for the new residents that will live there.”