The Watermark Studios, 9-15, Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EZ

1. 22 Dec 2025

   Received by Preston

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Preston took a median of 50 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Unit 5a and 5b Ribbleton Lane Trading Estate, Crook Street, Preston, PR1 5LS

  06/2025/0540 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Proposed extension to existing retail shopfront to create an entrance lobby, enclosed fruit & veg area and trolley cover, and an extension of the shop floor area, with inclusion of a hot food takeaway and refrigerated containers in the car park (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 42, Holstein Street, Preston, PR1 1UN

  06/2026/0161 Submitted 6 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey infill extension, the proposed extension would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.000m; the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 3m and 3m height at the eaves; and Single storey extension to rear of original two storey rear outrigger, the proposed extension would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.670m; the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 3m and 3m height at the eaves

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Catherine Beckett Community Centre, Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 5AR

  06/2025/1073 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  Proposed cafe (Class E) addition to existing Community Centre (Class F2), including roof works and single storey extension, with improved entrance way

  Status unknown Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 98, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 5AR

  06/2026/0397 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  First floor rear extension and roof lights installation

  Status unknown Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 98, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 5AR

  06/2026/0286 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  First floor rear extension and roof lights installation

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

• Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ

  06/2026/0052 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Hybrid planning application for the creation of 2no. retail units (Class A1), associated landscaping and service area (full application), and the creation of standalone commercial unit (Classes A1-A5) (outline application) (pursuant to 06/2017/1118 to seek variation of condition no.1 approved plans and no.10 waste and recycling storage)

  Status unknown Conditions 10 docs
  Major scheme

• 06/2026/0757 Granted

  201, Hoyles Lane, Preston, PR4 0LD

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed detached garage with covered external store

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 06/2026/0733 Granted

  15, Fowler Street, Preston, PR2 3QD

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 06/2026/0792 Status unknown

  174 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed operation of premises 24 hours a day

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 06/2026/0646 Granted

  5 Roseway, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1HE

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 06/2026/0629 Granted

  1A Arnside Road, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JH

  Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and rooflights within existing pitched roof, following demolition of existing flat roof garage

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Lawful development