AMBITIOUS plans to transform Clitheroe town centre were set to spark a public outcry.

Redevelopment ideas for the controversial former auction mart site were to be unveiled to the public. Property consultants felt priority should be given to multi-storey car parking - which might have led to shoppers having to pay parking fees for the first time.

Approval was due to be sought at Ribble Valley Council's planning committee.

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