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Preston planning applications
811 applications. 93% approved. 51 days to decide.
As of May 2026, PlanIndex holds 811 planning applications from Preston. 618 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to May 2026
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06/2026/0541 Status unknown
Land Adjacent to 639 Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5DQ
Discharge of condition no.3 (Environmental management plan), no.5 (Scheme for the construction of the site access) and no.6 (Materials) attached to planning permission 06/2023/1165
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06/2026/0548 Status unknown
3, Garrison Road, Preston, PR2 8AL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed solar panels to the rear elevation
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06/2026/0414 Status unknown
Church Hill House, Durton Lane, Preston, PR3 5LD
1no. self-build dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing dwelling
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06/2026/0551 Status unknown
Land North of Harbour Lane, Newton with Clifton, Preston, PR4 0ZJ
Change of use of agricultural land to provide secure dog walking field with associated infrastructure including 1.8 metre high perimeter fencing and access gates, field shelter, dog waste bin and off street parking (Article 24)
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06/2026/0413 Status unknown
Land at Kingsway Garden, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire
Outline application for 5no. self build dwellings with associated works (all matters reserved)
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06/2026/0490 Status unknown
10 Mosslea Drive, Preston, PR3 5AZ
First floor/two storey side extension
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06/2026/0416 Status unknown
28 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1NA
Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 8no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
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06/2026/0189 Status unknown
13-19, Great Hanover Street, Preston, PR1 1PY
Two storey building comprising of ground floor car sales showroom (Sui Generis) and 16no bed house of multiple occupation (Sui Generis) at first floor and associated car parking and secure cycle storage (following demolition of existing car sales showroom)
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06/2026/0315 Status unknown
Kym Rose Cottage, Eaves Lane, Preston, PR4 0BH
New vehicular access
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06/2026/0400 Status unknown
Land to the east of Tabley Lane and north of Tabley Green, Preston
Discharge of condition no.4 (Landscaping) attached to reserved matters approval 06/2024/0271
Recent decisions
Data to May 2026
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06/2026/0403 Granted
Whittingham Hospital, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 2JE
Amendment to reserved matters 06/2025/0008 to amend details of the Landscape and Woodland Management Plan at the Former Whittingham Hospital (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)
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06/2026/0053 Decided
Land west of Pudding Pie Nook Lane, Preston
Discharge of condition no. 6 (Sustainable drainage) and no. 10 (Streets) attached to planning permission 06/2024/0239
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06/2026/0123 Withdrawn
51-52, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT
Change of use of first floor from storage and second floor from staff accommodation to 11no. bed house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) (Part Retrospective)
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06/2026/0280 Granted
10, Broadgate, Preston, PR1 8DX
Listed building consent for internal alterations to the existing building
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06/2026/0281 Granted
12, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8DY
Replacement windows to front elevation of dwelling and single storey extension to rear
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06/2026/0286 Refused
98, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 5AR
First floor rear extension and roof lights installation
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06/2026/0246 Granted
Vajravarahi Buddhist Centre, 38 West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HU
External fire escape to rear following removal of existing fire escape
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06/2026/0190 Granted
44-56 Guildhall Street, PR1 3AS
Change of use of flat nos. 12 and 16 from residential dwellings (Class C3) to serviced accommodation (Class C1) (retrospective)
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06/2026/0203 Granted
Moss Acre, 404, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB
Single storey rear extension
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06/2026/0291 Granted
The Exchange, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX
Amendment to planning permission 06/2020/1150 to change the wording of the approved development description to reference use Class E(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(g) for the commercial units and associated amendments to condition no.1 (approved plans) and no.15 (approved Class E)
Decision speed
12 months to May 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 431 70%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 123 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 64 10%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Preston decide?
In the 12 months to May 2026, Preston decided 618 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Preston?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 51 days over the 12 months to May 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Preston decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 618 decisions in the 12 months to May 2026 where both dates are published, 70% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Preston?
January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to May 2026, with 110 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Preston: 811 planning applications on record as of May 2026. Trailing 12 months: 618 decided, 93% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 811 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.