New layout masterplan for the amended superstore proposal Commercial Estates Projects (CEP), who in 2011 were refused planning permission for a giant supermarket, petrol station and hotel / restaurant complex […]
Will proposed Superstore traffic appeal to City Planners?
A planning appeal is currently underway at Lancaster Town Hall to consider revised plans for a major development by Countryside Estates (CE), comprising a Superstore, hotel, pub, garage and 500-space […]
Will Mary Portas save Lancaster’s shops?
Retail expert Mary Portas – regarded by many as the UK’s foremost authority on retail and brand communication – has been challenged by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister […]
Yet another supermarket for Lancaster?
The Lancaster Guardian reports that plans for a new 24-hour supermarket off the A6 in Lancaster are being opposed by rival developers Centros and Booths. The newspaper, on sale today, […]
City Council, Centros, Mitchells and English Heritage partner on new Canal Corridor plan
After the recent Secretary of State’s decision on the Canal Corridor North development in Lancaster, Lancaster City Council, which owns much of the land and the other majority landowner, Mitchell’s, […]
Council sounds positive note on Centros knockback
Far from being disappointed about the Secretary of State’s recent decision on the Centros proposals, Lancaster City Council says it is more than pleased with the outcome: and despite the […]
What Now for the Tramway?
Lancaster’s disused Tramway pub on St Leonard’s Gate, owned by Mitchells and in a sorry state of repair. This is just one of several properties owned by Mitchells that appears […]
Council, Centros Statement on Canal Corridor
Following the announcement that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has announced that he has refused planning permission for a major new retail development in Lancaster (see […]
Injunction Brought Against Mitchell's Demolition
(Updated 8/12/09 to include Council statement): In a dramatic turn of events this morning the heritage group SAVE went to the High Court and obtained an injunction against the immediate […]
Centros Debacle: Who Is Responsible?
The public inquiry into absent-from-proceedings developer Centros plans for Lancaster’s canal corridor is nearly finished, with supplementary evidence and closing submissions due to be submitted in writing over the next […]