Plans have been published for the refurbishment of Amounderness House, on the corner of Lancaster Road and Earl Street in the city centre.
Formerly Preston’s magistrates’ court, the 19th-century building has been vacant for more than two decades.
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Permission is yet to be granted for the £7.4m scheme, but the pictures that follow show what it will look like if the proposal is approved - as well as providing a peek into the abandoned court facilities.
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The former cells at what was initially a police station are planned to be repurposed into studio, craft or retail space Photo: FWP Ltd. via Preston City Council planning portal
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A small electricity substation is proposed to serve the refurbished Amounderness House - it will be at the back of the Box Market, beneath the Fish Market canopy Photo: FWP Ltd. via Preston City Council planning portal
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A second-floor roof terrace is planned over the new rear extension, overlooking the courtyard Photo: FWP Ltd. via Preston City Council planning portal
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Amounderness House opened in 1857, with an extension added in 190; it was given Grade II-lsited status in 1979 Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard