J Gillibrand Fireplaces, Blue Bell Place, Preston, PR1 3DA Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
06/2025/0981
Description
Change of use of former stonemasons showroom, workshop and stores (Class B2) to 6no. apartments and 1no. dwelling (Class C3) with associated alterations and second floor extension, following demolition of part of the existing showroom and store 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.
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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