Planning meeting collapses as conflict leaves too few to vote

A decision on plans to build a new housing estate on a former farm in rural Preston has been delayed - because not enough councillors were present at the meeting to take a vote on the proposal.

- by Paul Faulkner

A bid for permission to create up to 95 properties on the disused Swainson House Farm, in Goosnargh, was due to be considered by Preston City Council's planning committee.

The controversial blueprint had attracted 72 public objections - as well as opposition from Whittingham and Goosnargh parish councils - including over concerns about the potential impact on roads surrounding the Goosnargh Lane site and the character of the area.