6 Long Close Moss Side Leyland Lancashire PR26 7AB

Unknown 07/2026/00296/CLD
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
PR26 7AB

Description

Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed change of use from Use Class C3a (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (Residential Institution/Care) to be used as a children's care home for a maximum of two children ages between 7-17 years of age

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #99 of 282
91%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
411
Total decisions
22 refused in 2025