The Potters House church off Garstang Road has plans to convert part of its building into a retail and self-storage facility.

The planning application for a change of use of first floor from place of worship (Class F1) to retail/storage (Class E/Class B8) in 21 Garstang Road was registered on August 3, 2022 to Preston City Council.

Pastor Colin Mclaren said: “The ground floor of the premises is currently used for selling paint & decorating equipment. The first floor is currently used for our church D1.”

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The proposed hours for both the shops and storage area from Monday to Friday is 7am to 5pm and on Saturday 8am to 4pm.

The site has a total number of 15 car parking spaces which will be remain after the new development.

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