49, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8EA Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Proposed demolition of existing building & construction of building to form funeral preparation facility including Ghusl Room Data via plota.co.uk
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Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision around 20 Nov 2026, from recent full applications across the UK.
Day 14 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide full applications by day 56.
Plota live figures for full applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent full applications in Preston to go on. Preston decision record →
Site constraints 2
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Historical activity at this location
31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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.
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