Preston building works.

[Hellfire]

A lot of construction work going on at Preston with hoarding up everywhere. A sign there talks about a new entrance and retail space. Anyone know any details? Are they going to close the current main entrance?

 

[6Gman]

A lot of construction work going on at Preston with hoarding up everywhere. A sign there talks about a new entrance and retail space. Anyone know any details? Are they going to close the current main entrance?

I hope not.

That's what I call a properentrance to a station!

 

[GRALISTAIR]

I still have a house in the UK - it is in Preston. I shall follow this thread with great interest.

 

[Elecman]

I doubt it given they have just rebuilt the old "travel centre" area into a multiple ticket vending machine area so would be wasted if the closed off either of the existing entrances.

 

[Codville]

http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/04/preston-station-facelift-to-begin-from-monday-in-1-5m-revamp/

 

[snail]

There are three planning applications with Preston City Council. One is to replace the present covered extension to the subway at Platform 7 with "a new ‘contrasting’ structure to create a more modern and passenger friendly environment, whilst maintaining the historic features of the station".
http://publicaccess.preston.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=375847
I'm not so sure about the external view: Elevation Plan

The next development is a cycle hub next to the multi storey car park
Plan
Drawing of both schemes

The third application is to replace the now demolished Virgin Trains office on P3 with a West Cornwall Pasty kiosk