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Story Homes to deliver 300 new homes in Preston

Construction is set to get underway a new 300-home site in Preston following an agreement between the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Story Homes.

The Eastway development, which sits on the north side of Preston near the M6/M55 interchange, will deliver 300 family homes, including 35 affordable homes and a local community space with shops and care facility.

The site is one of eleven key sites that were identified in the 10 year City Deal which was signed by Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire Councils in 2013.

Fred Story, Founder and Chairman of Story Homes commented: “This is a significant development for Story Homes and it will deliver our second scheme in Preston with the HCA and Preston City Council. D’Urton Manor will provide much needed family housing ranging in size from two to five bedroom homes.”

As part of the environmental and landscaping work, existing ponds and trees at the site will be retained with a new road, cycleway and improved pedestrian access all part of the development’s plans.

Sir Edward Lister, Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency said that the project is a ‘great example’ of the HCA facilitating the delivery of homes on unused public sector land.

He added: “Working closely with our partners Story Homes and Preston City Council we are turning the plans of the City Deal into the reality of new homes and successful places.”