Stoneygate regeneration Masterplan is adopted

Preston City Council’s cabinet has approved the adoption of the Stoneygate Regeneration Framework, which aims to rejuvenate this part of the city.

The 15-year regeneration framework aims to create an urban village in Stoneygate and deliver 1,600 homes, as well as bring back into use a number of empty and derelict buildings in the under-used part of the city, including the former Horrocks Mill.

Enhancing the public realm and the connections to Cardinal Newman College and the area around Arkwright House and St John’s Minster would benefit the whole of the city centre, along with enhancing cycling and walking routes.

Cllr Peter Moss, cabinet member for planning and regulation, said: “Stoneygate is a key area of Preston city centre with huge potential and many opportunities.

“Creating a new high-quality urban village, it’s a chance to bring a huge transformation into this historic part of Preston.

“This is the exciting next step in our long-term vision for the area where public and private sectors can work together to maximise its potential, linking into both the City Centre Plan and City Centre Living Strategy.”

The Masterplan was launched on July 12, 2019.

At the time the proposals said the key objective was improvement in connectivity, highlighting walking and cycling routes within the area as well as delivering stronger links to the rest of the city centre.

It also outlined the need for Preston City Council to work in partnership with Lancashire County Council to create a better environment for residents, business owners, students and visitors alike through quality public realm improvements.