Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane, Preston, PR4 0LE Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 06/2026/0778
Date received
18 Aug 2026
Date validated
18 Aug 2026
Postcode
PR4 0LE

Description

Change of use for part of an existing dwelling (Class C3) to provide healthcare services (Sui Generis) Data via plota.co.uk

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Preston
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#92 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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