51-63, Beechs Chocolates Ltd, Fletcher Road, Preston, PR1 5AD Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 06/2026/0954
Date received
around 17 Sept 2026
Date validated
17 Sept 2026
Postcode
PR1 5AD

Description

Prior notification submission for the demolition of factory buildings and associated structures Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 15 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026, from recent prior approvals across the UK.

Day 22 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide prior approvals by day 33.

Day 2234 days to the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
26,020decided in the last year

Plota live figures for prior approvals decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent prior approvals in Preston to go on. Preston decision record →

Site constraints 1

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

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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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