Fulwood, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fulwood, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
Planning applications in Fulwood are administered by Preston City Council. View the full Preston City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fulwood
Fulwood is a vibrant suburb located in the northern part of the City of Preston, Lancashire, with a population of 28,535 as of the 2011 census. It encompasses five distinct wards, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities within Preston.
Population: 28,353
District: Preston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Preston
- Parliamentary constituency: Preston
- LSOA: Preston 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fulwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fulwood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fulwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
280 planning applications found near Fulwood.
- - 119, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8BQ
Single storey side and rear extension, and patio area to rear, following demolition of existing single storey rear outrigger and detached outbuilding
Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 7, Fareham Close, Preston, PR2 8FH
Single storey side/rear extension following demolition of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 60, Chapman Road, Preston, PR2 8NY
3-4 metre lateral reduction 1no. Maple tree (T1), 3-4 metre lateral reduction 1no. Ash tree (T2) and remove lower branches 1no. Poplar tree (T3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2023-02-20
View full details - - 54, Chapman Road, Preston, PR2 8NX
Trim 20no. Conifer trees by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - 113A, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8BQ
Orangery to rear
Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2023-01-25
View full details - - 164, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AH
Extension and conversion of existing garage to granny annexe, following removal of existing detached store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - 16, Fulwood Hall Lane, Preston, PR2 8DB
Two storey side extension, single and two storey rear extensions, replacement windows and front door, replacement render to existing dwelling, and detached outbuilding, following demolition of existin
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - 165 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AE
Replacement of white timber sash windows to the front elevation with white uPVC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-12-22
View full details - - 114, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AH
Metal railings to existing front boundary wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-12-06
View full details - - 32, Fulwood Hall Lane, Preston, PR2 8DB
New resin hard surfacing, and boundary piers, walls and gates to the front and side, following removal of the existing hedging
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - Surrounding Area of, Ironside Close (Barracks Housing Estate), Preston, PR2 8DF
Prune back approximately 1 metre for clearance 1no. Sycamore tree and 1no. Cherry tree, crown lift to 2.5 metres 2no. Pine trees, fell and grind stump 1no. Ash tree, fell and remove 1no. Cypress tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-11-04
View full details - - 44, Duchy Avenue, Preston, PR2 8DJ
Two storey extension to side and rear, single storey extension to rear, porch to front, rooflights, installation replacement windows, and widening of vehicular access and rebuilding of gatepost, follo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - 21, Manor Avenue, Preston, PR2 8DN
Two storey and single storey extensions to rear, alterations to existing rear outrigger, and replacement windows, following demolition of existing conservatory and rear bay
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-09-29
View full details - - Rear of 164, Watling Street Road, (Fulwood Barracks), Preston, PR2 8AH
Fell and remove 5no. Leylandii trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-09-13
View full details - - Fulwood Barracks, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AA
Cut back branches and reduce 5no. Horse Chestnut trees and fell and remove 1no. Oak tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way, Preston, PR1 6PJ
Reduce 2no. lime trees back by 1 metre behind the totem pole
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - 155 Victoria Road, Preston, PR2 8AJ
Height reduction of 4 metres and a lateral reduction of 1 metre 2no. Leylandii
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - J Sainsbury Supermarket, Flintoff Way, Preston, PR1 6PJ
Prune all vegetation on Manor House Lane, between the footpath down to store and the first house, shrubs to be cut back to kerb line to a height of 2.4 metres, 6no. lime trees to be uplifted to 2.4 me
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-08-19
View full details - - Cobacre, 17, Garrison Road, Preston, PR2 8AL
Front dormer window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-07-12
View full details - - 16, Fulwood Hall Lane, Preston, PR2 8DB
Fell and remove 6no. Conifer trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Preston | Date: 2022-07-01
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A brief summary of Fulwood in Lancashire
Fulwood is a vibrant suburb located in the northern part of the City of Preston, Lancashire, with a population of 28,535 as of the 2011 census. It encompasses five distinct wards, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities within Preston. The Town has a population of approximately 28,353. It sits within the Preston district.
Property prices in Fulwood show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fulwood a particularly low-crime area.
Fulwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fulwood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fulwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Fulwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Fulwood. The average decision time was 77 days.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Fulwood were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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