6 Long Close Moss Side Leyland Lancashire PR26 7AB Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00296/CLD - Certificate of Lawful Use/ Dev. Proposed Approved

Proposal

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 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Apr 2026
Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawful Use/ Dev. Proposed
Postcode
PR26 7AB
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Moss Side
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
11 Jun 2026
Decision
Certificate Granted
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
McGovern Architectural Design

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#26 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #26 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 292
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