Unit 6 Sherdley Road Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5JF Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00598/DEM - Demolition Determination Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing warehouse building, water tank silo and outbuildings Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 Aug 2026
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Validated
21 Aug 2026
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Consultation
24 Aug 2026
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Approved
15 Sept 2026

Approved on 15 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Sept 2026

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Inside the Bamber Bridge built-up area; Green belt 49 m away: Merseyside and Greater Manchester; Flood defence 50 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 70 year flood).
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · 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.

Building

Floor area208 m² (2,239 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 123)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2020, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Demolition Determination
Postcode
PR5 5JF
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Ward
Lostock Hall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Prior Apv not required
Decision date
15 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Iceni Projects

How this decision compares

Decided in 25 days from validation, 26 days faster than South Ribble's median of 51 for demolitions. Approved, as 98% of demolitions here are.

71%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
46decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by South Ribble in the last twelve months, from validation. South Ribble decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 18 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15141563
Planning Portal ref
PP-15141563
Neighbours
24 Aug 2026
Consultation
24 Aug 2026
Comments by
15 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
18 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
7.8/10
Good
#30 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #79 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Ribble decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #79 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #115 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
389
Total decisions
18 refused in the year to March 2026

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.