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Preston planning applications

Search, track and analyse every planning application in Preston— updated daily from the council’s own register.

Fresh — scraped in the last 48 hours·638 applications indexed·Last scrape 24h ago

Last 30 days indexed

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Planning designations, nearby planning history and an indicative verdict for any postcode — free preview, branded PDF from £25. The £99 deep report adds your registered land parcel on the map, flood zone, listed buildings, the council’s track record and market data.

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Planning performance · official MHCLG data

92.3% of applications approved

Ranks #81 of 310 UK authorities · national average 87.1% · rolling 2025 Q2 – 2026 Q1

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Decision speed (% in time), approval trends back to 1979, application-type mix and live market activity are available on paid plans.

Planning appeals · HM Planning Inspectorate

23.8% of appeals overturn this council

Ranks #33 of 316 for decisions upheld · national average 32.1% · 84 appeals decided

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Overturn rate = appeals allowed ÷ decided (lower is better). Procedure mix and the year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

Property market · HM Land Registry

£187,000 median sale price

-8.8% year on year · 1,648 sales in the last 12 months

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Area-level (the whole authority), standard sales, median not average. Breakdown by property type and the 10-year trend are available on paid plans.

Energy performance · EPC certificates

49.2% of homes rated EPC C or above

Ranks #101 of 318 most efficient · national average 46.6% · 65,238 certificates

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% rated C or above (higher is better). The A–G band distribution and year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

10 most-recent applications

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ReferenceAddressDescriptionTypeReceived
06/2026/07079, Boulevard, PrestonHip to gable with rear dormer and front porchHouseholder16 Jul 2026
06/2026/0635Land to the rear of 42, New Rough Hey, PrestonSiting of 1no. parcel locker (retrospective)Fullplanning15 Jul 2026
06/2026/0643219 New Hall Lane, PrestonHip to gable roof extension, lean-to roof and dormer extension to rear to create 2no. self-contained flats at first and…Householder15 Jul 2026
06/2026/0651University of Lancashire, Askew, Beattie House and Heatley Car Parks, Preston2no. non-illuminated wall signs and 1no. non-illuminated pole mounted sign to Askew car park, 3no. non-illuminated wall…Advertisement14 Jul 2026
06/2026/0674Greenbank Building, Victoria Street, Preston10no. non-illuminated wall mounted advertisements; 4no. non-illuminated pole mounted advertisements on new columns; and…Advertisement10 Jul 2026
06/2026/067862 Regent Drive, PrestonHip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension, front…Householder10 Jul 2026
06/2026/0685207, Slaters Farm, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, PrestonCertificate of lawfulness for use of site for vehicle haulage (Class B8)Lawfuldevelopment10 Jul 2026
06/2026/07322, Ascot Rise, PrestonTwo storey extension to frontHouseholder9 Jul 2026
06/2026/0679Land to the South of Goosnargh Lane, Goosnargh, PrestonStage 2 Technical Detail Consent for 4no. self-build dwellings and detached garages to plots 1 and 2 with associated…Outlineplanning9 Jul 2026
06/2026/063071, Victoria Road, PrestonExternal staircase and new entrance to basement at front of dwelling, removal of chimney stack to front roof slope,…Householder9 Jul 2026

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Pull every Preston application, filter by date, postcode, status, type, and more.

curl -H "x-api-key: $PLANNEXUS_KEY" \
  "https://api.plannexus.io/v1/applications?\
  authority_gss=E07000123&limit=50"
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About this data

We index every application published on Preston’s planning portal (preston) and refresh several times per day. The original portal:

https://selfservice.preston.gov.uk/service/planning

Newest application received 16 Jul 2026.

Preston planning FAQs

How do I search planning applications in Preston?

This page lists the latest applications received by Preston, updated daily. The PlanNexus dashboard and API let you search the full archive of 638 indexed applications by postcode, date, status and type — a free account includes 1,000 requests a month. The council's own portal is also linked above.

How often is Preston planning data updated?

PlanNexus indexes Preston's planning register several times a day. The newest application on record was received 16 Jul 2026.

What share of planning applications does Preston approve?

92.3% of Preston's planning applications were approved over the rolling 2025 Q2 – 2026 Q1, against a national average of 87.1% (official MHCLG figures).

How often are Preston planning decisions overturned at appeal?

23.8% of appeals against Preston decisions were allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, against a national average of 32.1%, across 84 decided appeals.

How do I check the planning history of a property in Preston?

Run a free site appraisal: enter the postcode to see planning designations and nearby planning history instantly, then download a full PDF report from £25. The £99 deep report adds your registered land parcel on the map, flood zone, listed buildings and the council's track record.

Coverage data is public; full application detail and the search API require a free account. Browse all councils.