{"id":306708,"date":"2025-12-09T10:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/306708\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:06:15","slug":"medical-centre-in-deepdale-given-green-light-for-relocation-plans-blog-preston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/306708\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical centre in Deepdale given green light for relocation plans \u2013 Blog Preston"},"content":{"rendered":"

However, the planning committee heard that a brand new building would be created, because the current one was \u201ctired\u2026old [and] and totally and utterly unsuitable\u201d.<\/p>\n

That was the assessment of Alban Cassidy whose Cassidy + Ashton planning and architectural firm is helping to facilitate the project.<\/p>\n

The Guttridge Medical Centre says that its current home is at capacity and that the current 4,000-strong patient list is increasing annually by around a fifth. \u00a0 It is expected that the new facility will be able to accommodate an extra 3,000 patients.<\/p>\n

Seven public objections were lodged to the proposals, with concerns including the potential for the medical centre to put pressure on parking in the area.<\/p>\n

Committee member Cllr Phil Crowe echoed fears that the 22-space car park \u2013 14 of which will be for patients, five for staff and three disabled bays \u2013 would be insufficient.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a hellish congested area around there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

However, Lancashire County Council highways officers had not objected to the plans and Mr. Cassidy noted that the building was in an area \u201chighly accessible\u201d by public transport.<\/p>\n

The planning application for the scheme stated that the location \u2013 to the rear of the part of the bus depot that remains in operation \u2013 has been chosen because it is \u201cwell located for existing patients to access\u2026being within walking distance and with good public transport links\u201d.<\/p>\n

Services on offer at the site will include podiatry, midwife, district nurse and physiotherapy facilities, as well as those offered by the GP, pharmacist and healthcare assistant.<\/p>\n

According to a report presented to committee members, the building will feature four treatment rooms and six consulting rooms.<\/p>\n

The Local Democracy Reporting Service approached the Guttridge Medical Centre for comment on the committee\u2019s decision and details of when the new building is expected to be completed.<\/p>\n

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