Overview

• Story Homes has formally requested a Screening Opinion to determine if an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for its proposed 350-home development on the former Camelot theme park site in Lancashire.
• The 140-acre site, closed since 2012, was previously a popular theme park inspired by Arthurian legends and has since fallen into disuse, hosting sporadic events like zombie horror experiences.
• The proposed redevelopment includes up to 350 homes, a community hub, sustainable transport measures, and habitat preservation efforts, such as protecting ancient woodlands and improving watercourses.
• Previous applications from Story Homes for housing developments on the site were rejected in 2014, 2016, and 2018 due to concerns over infrastructure capacity and the impact on protected Green Belt land.
• The Screening Opinion marks a critical step in the planning process, with Story Homes aiming to address environmental and community concerns in its upcoming outline planning application.