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Planning in Preston

Approved
75%
9 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Preston

Preston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, positioned north of Uppingham along the A6003 road to Oakham. The village's population has seen a slight decline from 179 in 2001 to 173 in 2011, before experiencing growth to 200 by the 2021 census, indicating a potential area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.

Preston covers an area of approximately 1.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Preston show an average sale price of £197,631, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Preston. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Preston?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Preston. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Preston?
The average planning decision time near Preston is 74 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 Preston?
The planning approval rate near Preston is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Preston?
The most common type of planning application near Preston is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Preston?
You can search and track planning applications near Preston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.