First stage approval for Preston flats plan
The first steps toward a major apartment hub that could form a key part of Preston's City Living ambitions have been approved.
The Lancashire Post revealed in November the plans to transform sections of the Preston Office Centre into high-rise flats.
Documents submitted to the town hall said 108 apartments would be split between Elizabeth and Red Rose Houses.
The initial submission from developers Trillium Property sought confirmation that a change of use request for the move from officers to flats was not required.
The town hall has this week given its approval to this request - paving the way for a full planning application.
A decision report reads: “The information submitted with the application is satisfactory to enable the local planning authority to grant prior approval subject to conditions.”
A document pack submitted by the developer says the building is “highly suited” to residential conversion.
It reads: “It can provide one and two-bedroomed apartments of the type, size and quality that are needed in Preston, to appeal to the young professional and post-graduate target market.”