BREAKING NEWS: Council pull out of Centros planning inquiry
Lancaster City Council has announced its withdrawal from the Centros public inquiry.
This announcement comes just days into the proceedings, apparently following damning evidence on the heritage impact of the 150 million redevelopment scheme.
The application, involves the demolition of 30 historic buildings, 18 within conservation areas, and is being opposed at the Inquiry by SAVE, English Heritage and local group It's our City.
William Palin, Secretary of SAVE said: 'We are delighted that the council has acknowledged that there is no point in continuing its defence of this application. SAVE has argued from the outset that this is completely the wrong scheme for this sensitive and finely textured site."
At this early stage it is believed that unless Centros withdraws the application, the inspector is still required to report to the Secretary of State.
*More updates to follow
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