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152 in the last 90 days15 in the last 300 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 64 days

Source: Preston City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 165 · received or decided in the last 90 days

23, Muirfield Close, Preston, PR2 7EA
Crown reduce 1no Oak tree by 2-3m and crown thin by 10%, remove reactive/epicorm
PendingReceived 2 Oct 202606/2026/0970
Brabiner Cottage, Brabiner Lane, Preston, PR2 5SN
Installation of sewage treatment plant, following removal of existing septic tan
PendingReceived 1 Oct 202606/2026/0968
55, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 6RE
Proposed digital display screen to gable end of no. 55 Longridge Road, Preston
PendingReceived 1 Oct 202606/2026/0958
14, Laurel Bank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3RR
Change of Use of an outbuilding within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse (Use Cla
PendingReceived 1 Oct 202606/2026/0943
Trax Motor Sport, Wallend Road, Preston, PR2 2HW
To relax use of motocross track
PendingReceived 1 Oct 202606/2026/0781

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Preston City Council received?

Preston City Council received 285 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Preston City Council take to decide applications?

Preston City Council takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Preston City Council?

Preston City Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Preston City Council?

Submit your representation to Preston City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Preston City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Preston City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Preston City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 179 appeals were lodged against Preston City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Preston City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Preston City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Preston City Council governs the City of Preston, a vibrant local government district in Lancashire, England, with city status and a population of 162,864 as of 2024. Situated on the north bank of the River Ribble, Preston is flanked by the districts of Ribble Valley, South Ribble, Fylde, and Wyre, making it a key area for planning and development in the region.

The council area encompasses 38 towns and villages, including Fulwood and Preston. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Preston City Council received 285 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (57), discharge of conditions (35), outline applications (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

179 planning appeals were lodged against Preston City Council decisions, of which 34 were allowed and 122 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Preston City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Preston City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.