1.What are the main aspects of the scheme? 2.Where exactly will the new development be? 3.Who will build it? 4.What's the cost of the scheme? 5.Who will pay for it? 6.When will it start /finish? What happens next? 7.Will you be consulting with all key stakeholders? 8.How many new jobs will be created? 9.What is the timetable for consultation? 10.What detail will be set out in the planning application? 11.Has an anchor tenant been signed up? 12.Who will occupy the second department store? 13.Which retailers are involved? 14.Who are the architects? 15.What will happen to the existing Bus Station?

16.What will happen to the Preston market traders? 17.Who will operate Preston Tithebarn? 18.Will Tithebarn be a sustainable development? 19.What plans are in place for public transport and accessibility? 20.What parking is planned for the new development? What will happen to the car parks? 21.How will the needs of people with a disability be taken into account? 22.What about site investigations and archaeology? 23.What kind of housing will be included? 24.What is a Compulsory Purchase Order?

	Retail The redevelopment will introduce an exciting mix of well-known high street brands and local shops to Preston. This will include a major department store as well as the John Lewis department store, which will provide stunning views across the city from its high-level dining terrace. Markets The historic 1875 market building and the former fish market will be restored and updated to house current and new traders. The listed buildings will be modernised so traders can expand their traditional businesses in an exciting and vibrant environment, whilst enjoying modern, user-friendly benefits. Leisure A new multi screen cinema will complement the mix of leisure facilities including new coffee bars, cafés and restaurants. The Guild Hall will be restored it to its former glory and fully integrated into the new development, with exterior improvement works carried out on the existing frontage. Access to the theatre will also be improved to integrate with the development and become the entertainment, cultural and leisure heart of the scheme. Car Parks Three car parks with over 2,700 parking spaces will provide easy access to the new John Lewis store, the market, the cinema and the second department store.		Residential To accommodate Preston's expanding workforce, and to provide contemporary city centre living, the development will feature around 400 new apartments, which will cater for a range of budgets. This will encourage more people to live, work and shop in the revitalised city centre, making it a 24-hour community. Bus Station Preston will benefit from a new, modern bus interchange. The current bus station will be replaced with safe, clean, modern facilities, which will be accessible for all. The new bus station will be located south of Church Street, between Manchester Road and St. John’s Place. Commercial offices Two brand new office buildings will feature in the scheme to accommodate relocated businesses within the development site. > Back to FAQ main page

	The proposed Preston Tithebarn development is located within the eastern part of Preston City Centre and extends to around 32 acres. The site is bounded by the Ringway in the north and Church Street in the south, with the new bus station south of Church Street. The site includes Market Square and buildings to the north, up to Lowthian House to the west and east as far as the Ringway in places. > Back to FAQ main page

	Lend Lease is working in partnership with Preston City Council to prepare the right scheme, which will be in the best interests of the city. Lend Lease is a global property investment and development business and has been responsible for some of the most successful retail and mixed use developments in the UK, including Golden Square (Warrington), Bluewater (Kent), Touchwood (Solihull) and Overgate (Dundee). > Back to FAQ main page

	If the scheme gets planning permission and the land needed is secured, it is estimated that the scheme will cost approximately £700 million. > Back to FAQ main page

	The scheme will be entirely privately funded by Preston Tithebarn Partnership. > Back to FAQ main page

	Following extensive pre-planning and site acquisition, Preston Tithebarn Partnership is intending to commence construction during 2010 with completion scheduled for 2014. The anticipated development time line for scheme is: Public Consultation May 2008 Planning Application Submission Autumn 2008 Compulsory Purchase Order Development Winter 2008 Planning Consent Winter 2008 CPO Compulsory Purchase Order Inquiry Summer 2009 Consultation on Detailed Design 2009 Submission of Reserved Matters 2009 Construction Starts 2010 Scheme Opens 2014 The timeline is subject to change depending on the various consultations and planning stages required for a project of this size and significance. A number of processes - such as the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) - are outside the direct control of Preston Tithebarn Partnership so the programme is subject to the timing of any CPO Inquiry and decision from the Secretary of State. The first stage is to undertake formal public consultation to engage with all stakeholders outlining Preston Tithebarn Partnership plans for Preston Tithebarn. Consultation will commence during May 2008 as per the key project milestones set out above. > Back to FAQ main page

	Yes. Preston Tithebarn Partnership's consultation is open to everyone. The Council will then consult in accordance with statutory requirements, meaning all affected and residents and businesses will be notified that the planning application has been received and be consulted along with statutory consultees. > Back to FAQ main page

	If the scheme gets consent several thousand permanent and temporary jobs will be created from the construction phase through to opening. A programme of initiatives will be set up to promote the use of local labour. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership began public consultation on 17 May 2008 at the Preston Tithebarn Information Centre located at 50–52 Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1DD. The Information Centre is open six days a week - Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm between 17th May 2008 to 11th June 2008. Thereafter the Centre will be open by appointment. The feedback from the consultation will be reviewed by Preston Tithebarn Partnership and the Council and used to evolve the final scheme for which a planning application will be submitted. As part of the planning application process, the Council is obliged to undertake further statutory consultation and will take all representations into account in reaching their decision on whether to grant planning permission for the development. > Back to FAQ main page

	The application will set out the main principles and components of the scheme showing the location of the blocks of development and the maximum heights of buildings. Final details of layout, scale appearance and landscaping to be reserved for later applications, known as reserved matters. Preston Tithebarn Partnership will undertake further consultation before the details of the design are submitted for approval by Preston City Council. Preston Tithebarn Partnership will submit a full application for the bus station. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership is entered into an agreement with the John Lewis Partnership to take the principal department store. This means that if the scheme goes ahead, John Lewis will occupy the large anchor store. It will be approximately 230,000 sq ft store with an adjacent car park. Preston Tithebarn Partnership is also in discussion with another leading UK retailer to take the second department store. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership is currently in legal negotiations with the proposed tenant for the second department store, a leading UK retailer. News on the identity of the second department store will be released once legal discussions have been concluded. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership and Preston City Council are confident that the scheme will appeal to some of the best retailers operating in the UK. Preston Tithebarn Partnership's leasing strategy will target tenants that offer something new to Preston to create a retail mix that excites local shoppers and attracts people into the city currently favouring other destinations. Any successful retail scheme needs a strong mix of national, regional and local retailers. In due course Preston Tithebarn Partnership will be encouraging local retailers to register their interest. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership has appointed internationally renowned architects, BDP, to create a scheme that is integrated into the social, cultural, historical and emotional fabric of Preston City Centre. BDP has worked on major projects including Liverpool One in the centre of Liverpool and New Cathedral Street in Manchester. The Preston Tithebarn Partnership is also supported by Preston City Council and the North West Development Agency. > Back to FAQ main page

	A new Bus Station will be created as part of the development to the south of Church Street, between Manchester Road and St John's Place. A new Bus Station is proposed for several reasons. Firstly, the current Bus Station is too big for the city’s requirements and acts as a barrier to movement through the centre. Secondly, the existing Station is using valuable space, which could be put to better use to benefit the city, its residents and its visitors alike. Thirdly, access to the existing bus station by foot is restricted; when travelling to and from the Bus Station on foot, there is no easy access and a subway must be used, which is discouraging members of the public from using it. The new Bus Station will be more accessible to those reaching it by foot and will also provide much-improved links into the newly developed Tithebarn project and the rest of the city centre. At the start of the construction programme, the northern half of the existing Bus Station will be demolished but the southern half will remain operational with all buses decanting into the southern section. Bus operations will transfer to the new bus station once the new Bus Station is completed. > Back to FAQ main page

	The views and needs of Preston's market traders are a key part of the consultation process. Preston Tithebarn Partnership and the Council believe that a vibrant market is important to the retail mix in the city. If planning consent is granted, it is expected that the market traders will benefit from the increase in the number of shoppers the scheme will bring to the city. The proposals aim to improve the market's appearance and operational facilities. Both the historic 1875 market building and the former fish market building will be refurbished as part of the scheme. They will house the relocated indoor market traders and provide space for new traders to develop a fine food concept. This offer will be complemented by outdoor market trading, centred on the former fish market and adjacent area. Preston Tithebarn Partnership is working closely with Market Squared, the UK's leading market consultancy to improve the markets in Preston. Market Squared has masterminded the revitalisation of Kirkgate Market in Leeds and Market Square in Leicester, as well as being instrumental in the success of the UK's premier fine foods market in Borough, London. Preston Tithebarn Partnership is holding a series of meetings with representatives of the existing market traders to manage the change process and there will be a period of consultation and negotiation before the proposals are finalised. > Back to FAQ main page

	Preston Tithebarn Partnership is keen to ensure that, if the scheme is allowed to go ahead, it is successful in the long term. Lend Lease, a developer and long-term investor in leading UK retail schemes e.g. Bluewater in Kent, Touchwood in Solihull, Overgate in Dundee and Golden Square in Warrington, has the expertise in management and maintenance. Following completion the Preston Tithebarn Partnership will appoint Lend Lease to manage and operate the scheme. > Back to FAQ main page

	Yes, as much as is possible. Both Preston Tithebarn Partnership companies have a commitment to sustainability as a mode of operation at all levels of their businesses. Preston Tithebarn Partnership will be working with its consultant team to ensure that the developing scheme has high regard to the corporate and legislative sustainability agenda. > Back to FAQ main page

	Public transportation considerations are at the heart of the plan. A new bus station is being provided and the scheme will also make ample provision for cyclists and pedestrians using the city centre. > Back to FAQ main page

	The provision of ample car parking is critical to the success of any city centre. Three new car parks are being created, dispersed around the scheme, providing over 2,700 spaces for shoppers, visitors and residents of the city centre. > Back to FAQ main page

	The needs and views of people with a disability will form a key part of the consultation process. As a modern, new building project it will be fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act. Preston Tithebarn Partnership will be meeting with representatives of Preston’s Disability Group and will ensure that they are involved in the design process. > Back to FAQ main page

	Site investigations including the archaeological dig began in early February 2008. This is a perfectly normal due diligence activity. Findings and any resulting impacts are now being considered. > Back to FAQ main page

	Plans could include a range of principally one and two bedroom apartments. We expect this aspect of the scheme will encourage more people to live, work and shop in the revitalised city centre. Bringing people to live back in the heart of the town centre is one of the key aspirations set by the Council. > Back to FAQ main page

	Although Preston Tithebarn Partnership will negotiate with landowners in the affected area, a CPO is likely to acquire all the land necessary for the proposed Preston Tithebarn scheme. Before a CPO can be used to acquire land, various steps need to be taken and certain criteria need to be satisfied. The basic steps of a CPO are that the Council makes the CPO, submit it to the Secretary of State for confirmation and to notify those affected. Objections to the CPO can then be made and if any are not withdrawn a Public Local Inquiry is held. After the Inquiry, the Secretary of State issues his/her decision. There are three potential outcomes: Decision will be to confirm the CPO Confirm the CPO but with modifications Not to confirm the CPO. If the CPO is not confirmed it lapses completely. If the CPO is confirmed the Council will issue notice and can take possession of properly included in the CPO and must compensate those affected. For further information on how the CPO may affect you contact the Preston Tithebarn CPO Team on 0800 074 2873. The Preston Tithebarn CPO Team is based at Supporta/Terraquest and is working on behalf of the Council to gather information about affected land interests. > Back to FAQ main page