Former Camelot Theme Park Plans 350-Home Village Lancashire

The former Camelot theme park in Lancashire, which closed in 2012 after nearly 30 years of operation, may be replaced by a 350-home residential development under new proposals by its current owners, Story Homes. The park, inspired by the legend of King Arthur and his knights, was a local attraction featuring themed rides and events, but has since fallen into dereliction and only hosted occasional pop-up events such as live-action zombie horror experiences. Story Homes has submitted a 'Screening Opinion' request to Chorley Borough Council to assess potential environmental impacts before a full planning application, emphasizing that the proposed housing would blend with the urbanized surroundings, bordered by residential areas and the M6 motorway. Previous planning applications by Story Homes in 2017 and 2019 were refused due to concerns over greenbelt land use. The site holds local historical significance linked to the Arthurian legend, including myths associating the area with Sir Lancelot and the drained Martin Mere lake. The developers also propose a community hub alongside the housing to serve local needs while aiming to protect sensitive habitats such as ancient woodland nearby.