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06/2026/0537 - Amendment following grant of planning permission Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Amendment to planning permission comprising amendment to the approved development from a 4no. bedroom HMO to a 5no. bedroom HMO (non-material amendment not subject to consultation) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 20 May 2026
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Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Last checked 7 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 2

In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From rivers. Defences are not counted.
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Also on the record
Inside the Preston (Preston) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Sales history 1

Last sold for £52,000 in May 2017. Terraced house, freehold.

3 May 2017£52,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area64 m² (689 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (74 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2018, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Preston
Application type
Amendment following grant of planning permission
Postcode
PR1 8SL
Received
around 20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
City Centre
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approval of amended plans
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Design Solutions AP Ltd
Freehold owner
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Historical activity at this location

19 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2017 Approved
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4), sin…
06/2017/0442
2017 Approved
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4), sin…
06/2017/0442
Within ~100m

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2021 Approved
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Alterations to existing roof to create a mono-pitch pod
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2020 Approved
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06/2020/1162
2020 Approved
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Change of use from student accommodation (Sui Generis) to House of Multiple Occupation (C…
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2019 Approved
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Application of external wall insulation with render finish to external elevations of dwel…
06/2019/0259
2019 Approved
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Application of external wall insulation with render finish to external elevations of dwel…
06/2019/0259
2019 Approved
16 Spa Road, Preston, PR1 8SL
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06/2019/0188
2019 Approved
16 Spa Road, Preston, PR1 8SL
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2017 Approved
82 , Wellfield Road, PRESTON, PR1 8SN
Glazed entrance and roller shutters to front and alterations to rear elevation
06/2017/0488
2017 Approved
82 , Wellfield Road, PRESTON, PR1 8SN
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2017 Approved
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2017 Approved
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Single storey rear extension following demolition of rear annexe
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2016 Refused
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2no. non-illuminated wall signs
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2016 Refused
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2no. non-illuminated wall signs
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Preston
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#92 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Preston ranks #118 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 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
Preston decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #90 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #118 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #202 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
63 decided
653
Total decisions
50 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.