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Planning in Great Preston

Approved
89%
17 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Preston in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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Around Great Preston

Postcode districts

LS26 252 applications in the last 12 monthsWF10 115 applications in the last 12 monthsLS25 257 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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About Great Preston

Great Preston is a quaint rural village located within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The village has expanded to include the nearby hamlet of Little Preston, making it a unique community with potential planning opportunities.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Preston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Preston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Preston has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Preston 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Preston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Preston. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Preston?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Preston. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Preston?
The average planning decision time near Great Preston is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Great Preston?
The planning approval rate near Great Preston is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Preston?
The most common type of planning application near Great Preston is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Preston?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Preston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.