Lancaster City Council and developers Centros are rethinking their proposals for the retail-led redevelopment of the Canal Corridor North area of the city following community secretary John Denham\u2019s rejection of the scheme, acting on the recommendation of a planning inspector.<\/p>\n
The project, which included plans for the demolition and alteration of existing buildings – some of which are listed – was the subject of a call-in inquiry. The developer chose not to appear at the hearing.<\/p>\n
The minister\u2019s decision letter made it clear that the proposals failed to \u201cdemonstrate appropriate respect for the character and distinctiveness of the historic landscape on and around the site\u201d and criticised the quality of the design of the new buildings.<\/p>\n
Councillor Keith Budden, chairman of the council\u2019s planning committee, said the planning authority would work with the developer and all other interested parties to bring forward a revised scheme to \u201cregenerate this run down and dilapidated site\u201d.<\/p>\n
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