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Preston planning applications
989 applications. 94% approved. 50 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 989 planning applications from Preston. 644 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Preston: 918 applications received in the last year, 644 decisions published.
Preston takes a median of 51 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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06/2026/0741 Status unknown
126, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ
Change of use of ground floor from gym (Class E(d)) to 1no. retail unit (Class E(a)) and 2no. hot food units (Sui Generis) with associated external alterations
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06/2026/0694 Status unknown
36, Chandlers Way, Preston, PR2 5DY
Single storey garage extension to side and rear, single storey extension to rear and alteration to ground level to side
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06/2026/0792 Status unknown
174 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed operation of premises 24 hours a day
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06/2026/0751 Status unknown
The Dingles, Highgate Close, Preston, PR2 8LP
Fell and remove 1no. sycamore tree and 4no. dead trees
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06/2026/0787 Status unknown
2 Cliffe Court, Preston, PR1 4QB
Single storey extension to side following demolition of existing conservatory
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06/2026/0785 Status unknown
4, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8JB
Change of use from offices (Class E), to 21no. self-contained holiday units (Class C1), including reconfiguration of existing carpark to provide a 24no. space pay and display carpark (pursuant to planning permission 06/2023/0493 to seek variation of condition no.9 (car parking use by occupants of holiday lets only))
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06/2026/0667 Status unknown
82, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
Change of use of ground floor from Café/Restaurant (Class E(b)) to Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (sui generis)
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06/2026/0738 Status unknown
258a, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 3TX
Freestanding noticeboard
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06/2026/0767 Status unknown
Pavement oustide of 5 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
Installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
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06/2026/0768 Status unknown
Pavement oustide of 5 Victoria Buildings, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
1no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Illuminated Static and Animated Displays)
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06/2026/0769 Status unknown
Pavement outside Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
Installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
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06/2026/0770 Status unknown
Pavement outside Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT
1no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Illuminated Static and Animated Displays)
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06/2026/0771 Status unknown
Pavement outside 1 to 6 Miller Arcade, Church Street, Preston, PR1 2QY
Installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
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06/2026/0772 Status unknown
Pavement outside 1 to 6 Miller Arcade, Church Street, Preston, PR1 2QY
1no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Illuminated Static and Animated Displays)
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06/2026/0762 Status unknown
15, Grosvenor Place, Preston, PR2 1ED
Fell and remove 1no conifer tree
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06/2026/0764 Status unknown
Pavement outside 99 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2AE
1no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Illuminated Static and Animated Displays)
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06/2026/0763 Status unknown
Pavement outside 99 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2AE
Installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
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06/2026/0765 Status unknown
Pavement outside 17 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 3NN
1no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk (Illuminated Static and Animated Displays)
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06/2026/0766 Status unknown
Pavement outside 17 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 3NN
Installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
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06/2026/0775 Status unknown
20, West Crescent, Preston, PR3 5JY
Discharge of condition no.4 (Foul and surface water drainage), no.10 (Construction environmental management plan) and no.11 (Landscaping scheme) attached to planning permission 06/2025/1286
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06/2026/0780 Status unknown
Cross House Farm, Barton Lane, Preston, PR3 5AX
Discharge of condition no.4 (Natural England licence) attached to planning permission 06/2022/1318
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06/2026/0758 Status unknown
Yew Tree Farm, Catforth Road, Preston, PR4 0HH
1no dwelling following demolition of existing agricultural buildings
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06/2026/0757 Granted
201, Hoyles Lane, Preston, PR4 0LD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed detached garage with covered external store
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06/2026/0759 Status unknown
Knowle Rest Home 5-7, Egerton Road, Preston, PR2 1AJ
Fell and remove 1no beech tree
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06/2026/0760 Status unknown
Lower Green Nook, Green Nook Lane, Preston, PR3 2JA
Single storey side extension to existing garage
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06/2026/0761 Status unknown
Barton Hall, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5BT
Discharge of conditions no.7 (Ground Investigation), no.9 (Amphibians and Small Mammals Protection Measures), no.10 (Bat Avoidance Measures), no.11 (Tree Protection Measures), no.12 (Construction Arboricultural Method Statement), no.13 (Barton Brook Protection Measures), no.14 (Bat Boxes), no.15 (Biodiversity Net Gain), no.16 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan), no.17 (Construction Lighting), no.19 (Surface Water Drainage), no.20 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) attached to outline planning permission 06/2021/1666
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06/2026/0654 Status unknown
Car Park, Hope Street, Preston, PR1 2BF
6no. non-illuminated pole mounted advertisements; 17no. non-illuminated advertisements on existing columns and 5no. non-illuminated wall mounted advertisements
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06/2026/0724 Status unknown
18, Plumpton Field, Preston, PR4 0LN
Garden room and shed to the rear (Retrospective)
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06/2026/0661 Status unknown
27-28, Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3JJ
Listed Building Consent for internal works consisting of installation of steel props and needle
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06/2026/0698 Status unknown
9, Whinfield Lane, Preston, PR2 1NQ
Single storey extension to rear
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06/2026/0755 Status unknown
Land to the north of Wayside, Back Lane, Whittingham, PR3 2FH
1no. self-build dwelling
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06/2026/0707 Status unknown
9, Boulevard, Preston, PR1 4PE
Hip to gable with rear dormer and front porch
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06/2026/0754 Status unknown
Marshall House, Ring Way, Preston, PR1 2QD
Change of use of ground, first and third floors from Use Class E (office) to Use Class F1(g) (law courts)
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06/2026/0643 Status unknown
219 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB
Hip to gable roof extension, lean-to roof and dormer extension to rear to create 2no. self-contained flats at first and second floor
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06/2026/0635 Status unknown
Land to the rear of 42, New Rough Hey, Preston, PR2 7BA
Siting of 1no. parcel locker (retrospective)
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06/2026/0752 Status unknown
Estoril, 210 Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 2JJ
Certificate of lawful development for proposed extension to outbuilding to the rear of the dwelling
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06/2026/0749 Status unknown
42, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8BP
1no non-illuminated fascia sign
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06/2026/0651 Status unknown
University of Lancashire, Askew, Beattie House and Heatley Car Parks, Preston
2no. non-illuminated wall signs and 1no. non-illuminated pole mounted sign to Askew car park, 3no. non-illuminated wall signs and 1no. non-illuminated pole mounted sign to Beattie House car park and 8no. non-illuminated wall signs to Heatley car park
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06/2026/0773 Status unknown
15, Alvern Avenue, Preston, PR2 3QR
Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of single storey outrigger extension (pursuant to planning permission 06/2024/0354 to seek variation of condition no.1 (Approved Plans))
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06/2026/0750 Status unknown
Land at 217 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8JP
Discharge of condition no.6 (Surface water drainage scheme) attached to planning permission 06/2022/0271
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06/2026/0740 Status unknown
59 Wellfield Road, Preston, PR1 8SP
Amendment to planning permission 06/2023/890 comprising of a new window at basement level (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)
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06/2026/0681 Status unknown
97 Malvern Avenue, Preston, PR1 4PL
Hip to gable roof conversion and rear dormer extension, erection of part two storey, part single rear extension with lower ground floor level and external staircase to rear
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06/2026/0685 Status unknown
207, Slaters Farm, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 2JJ
Certificate of lawfulness for use of site for vehicle haulage (Class B8)
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06/2026/0686 Status unknown
8, Manor Avenue, Preston, PR2 8DN
Porch extension to side and single storey extension to rear, following demolition of side bay and rear outrigger
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06/2026/0688 Status unknown
Lancaster School of Mathematics, London Road, Preston, PR1 4DE
Amendment to planning permission 06/2021/0730 comprising alterations to plant equipment at roof level (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)
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06/2026/0674 Status unknown
Greenbank Building, Victoria Street, Preston, PR1 7QS
10no. non-illuminated wall mounted advertisements; 4no. non-illuminated pole mounted advertisements on new columns; and 13no. non-illuminated pole mounted advertisements on existing columns
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06/2026/0734 Status unknown
Land to the west of 1a St Margaret's Close
Discharge of condition no.4 (Construction environmental management plan) and no.5 (Sustainable surface water and foul water drainage scheme) attached to planning permission 06/2025/1022
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06/2026/0678 Status unknown
62 Regent Drive, Preston, PR2 3JD
Hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension, front porch, boundary wall and gates to front, following demolition of existing single storey side and rear extension and garage to side
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06/2026/0732 Status unknown
2, Ascot Rise, Preston, PR3 5LF
Two storey extension to front
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06/2026/0729 Status unknown
2 Noel Square, Preston, PR2 6PA
Erection of outbuilding and hardstanding to front (Retrospective)
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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06/2026/0655 Decided
1, East Road, Preston, PR2 8PL
Trim back to shape 1no Holly tree and crown reduce 1no Apple tree to last pruning cuts
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06/2026/0617 Granted
200, St Pius X School, Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8RD
Removal of lower branches of 7no trees (2no Yew, 1no Hawthorn, 1no Monterey Cypress, 2no Holly, 1no Sycamore)
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06/2026/0656 Granted
New House Farm, Ford Lane, Preston, PR3 2FD
Prior notification for 1no. agricultural building for the storage and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment
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06/2026/0733 Granted
15, Fowler Street, Preston, PR2 3QD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
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06/2026/0757 Granted
201, Hoyles Lane, Preston, PR4 0LD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed detached garage with covered external store
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06/2026/0605 Granted
The Iron Works, Greenbank Street, Preston, PR1 7JS
14no wall mounted signs and 21no pole mounted signs
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06/2026/0639 Granted
Land west of Sandy Lane, Cottam, Preston
Amendment to reserved matters approval 06/2024/1018 comprising changes to red facing brick materials (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)
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06/2026/0652 Granted
The Iron Works, Greenbank Street, Preston, PR1 7JS
23no wall mounted signs and 6no pole mounted signs
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06/2026/0682 Granted
The Park Hotel and 8 East Cliff, Preston, PR1 3JE
Discharge of condition no.10 (Basic Asset Protection Agreement) attached planning permission 06/2023/0509
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06/2026/0628 Granted
Preston Marina Care Home, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YP
Discharge of condition no.4 (Site Access), no.5 (Car Park Surfacing) and no.6 (Closure of Existing Vehicle Access Points) attached to planning permission 06/2022/0068
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 690 decisions from Preston between 2001 and 2026, part of 989 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 625 granted against 37 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 490 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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06/2003/0598 Granted
The Grange, Durton Lane, Broughton, Preston
Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling.
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06/2016/1118 Granted
Tile Mart, 59 , Brockholes View, PRESTON, PR1 4BH
Prior notification submission for demolition of an industrial building
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06/2016/0979 Granted
3, St Johns Court, Preston, PR3 5LG
Two storey and single storey rear extension incorporating a canopy link to outbuilding (following demolition of conservatory)
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06/2016/0707 Withdrawn
114 , Ellen Street, PRESTON, PR1 7TB
Remove central pillar from porch, support lintels with a steel beam, insert a hardwood frame with door central and two glass side panels
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06/2016/1264 Withdrawn
114, Ellen Street, PRESTON, PR1 7TB
Front porch
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06/2016/1292 Withdrawn
114, Ellen Street, PRESTON, PR1 7TB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed exterior door to enclose the existing porch
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06/2017/0008 Granted
30, Downing Street, Preston, PR1 4RJ
Single storey extension to rear, the proposed extension would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.0m; the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 4.0m and 2.8m height at the eaves
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06/2017/0132 Decided
Land north of, Durton Lane, Preston, PR3 5LG
Request for a formal screening opinion under Regulation 5(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (as amended) for residential development
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06/2017/0491 Granted
Pond at St Johns Court, Preston, PR3 5LG
Fell and remove 1no. Sycamore, 1no. Ash and 1no. Beech tree
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06/2017/0845 Granted
Queens Mill, Chatburn Road, Longridge, PR3 3BS
Proposed extension to existing production building (3/2017/0324) - Ribble Valley Borough Council.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 453 70%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 123 19%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 68 11%
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Applications by ward in Preston
- Ashton 50
- Cadley 27
- City Centre 168
- Deepdale 33
- Fishwick & Frenchwood 30
- Garrison 64
- Greyfriars 40
- Ingol & Cottam 28
- Plungington 32
- Preston Rural East 126
- Preston Rural East,Ribbleton 27
- Preston Rural North 170
- Sharoe Green 54
- St Matthews 36
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Preston decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Preston decided 644 planning applications. 94% 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 50 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Preston decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 644 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 70% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Preston decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 690 decisions from Preston between 2001 and 2026, out of 989 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Preston?
January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Preston's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Preston: 989 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 644 decided, 94% approved, median 50 days to a decision. 918 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 690 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.