De Pol Associates have been instructed by the landowners to seek outline planning permission on agricultural land to the south west of the existing settlement. Whilst the site is currently designated as countryside in the adopted Local Plan, the proposal is considered to comprise sustainable development which would secure a range of benefits for the community, including helping to address Wyre’s housing needs and the provision of a public car park to alleviate parking congestion in Great Eccleston centre.
Having progressed through the pre-application stage with Council officers earlier in 2015, and following a public consultation exercise in June, the outline planning application was submitted to Wyre Borough Council in July.De Pol Associates are continuing to work with Council officers to help ensure a positive outcom