Change of use applications in Preston

There were 97 change of use applications in Preston in the last 12 months. 20 involve HMOs. Of the 48 decided so far, 40 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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1 Oct 2026 Pending 06/2026/0943

14, Laurel Bank Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3RR

Change of Use of an outbuilding within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a gym (Use Class E(d)), erection of replacement outbuilding ...

Preston
30 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0987

Barneys Piano Bar, 118-119, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BT

Proposed change of use of ground floor to retail (Use Class E(a)), demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of single storey extens...

Preston
29 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0966

Eaves Green House Farm, Eaves Green Lane, Preston, PR3 2FE

Part change of use of existing agricultural unit to provide a farm shop use (Sui Generis), reconfiguration of existing hardstanding to provide custome...

Preston
28 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0991

2, Ashlar House, Saul Street, Preston, PR1 2QU

Demolition of existing extension to northeast elevation, change of use to 21 residential apartments (use class C3), associated external alterations, e...

Preston
25 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2025/0733

17-19, Market Street, Preston, PR1 2EL

Change of use of the first and second floors of Nos. 17 and 19 from former restaurant seating area associated with ground floor restaurant (Use Class ...

Preston
22 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0910

34, Lauderdale Street, Preston, PR1 8JL

Change of use from retail (Class E) to residential (Class C3) with external alterations

Preston
17 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0891

Green Lane Farm, Green Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HT

1no. self-build dwelling and change of use of agricultural land to residential, following the demolition of an existing agricultural building

Preston
9 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0782

1-2, Broadgate, Preston, PR1 8DX

Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse to a 12-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation including internal reconfiguration

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4 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0868

10-16, Marsh Lane, Preston, PR1 2XH

Change of use of land to a public car park, including the provision of car parking spaces, Electric Vehicle charging facilities, and associated infras...

Preston
2 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0903

26, West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HU

Change of use of Offices (Class E) to Bed and Breakfast accommodation (Class C1)

Preston
1 Sept 2026 Pending 06/2026/0890

Bosphorus Sofrasi, 125-126 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE

Change of use of a part of the first floor of the restaurant (Class E (b)) to a shisha Lounge (Sui Generis), with associated internal remodelling

Preston
26 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0699

Hill Top Farm, Units 7A - 7C, Jepps Lane, Preston, PR3 5AQ

Certificate of lawful use for the proposed change of use of commercial units to a gym

Preston
24 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0779

Springfield Manor Gardens, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9RB

Change of use from former chapel (Class F1) and morgue to pottery studio and café (Class E)

Preston
20 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0869

Land on the South East side of Lord's Walk, Preston, bounded by Lord's Walk, Derby Street, and, Hammond's Row

Change of use to a public car park, including the provision of car parking spaces, Electric Vehicle charging facilities, and associated infrastructure

Preston
19 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0816

252, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4ST

Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Class C3(a) to Beauty Salon (sui generis) (pursuant of planning permission 06/2025/0378 to vary conditio...

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19 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0748

102a, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BS

Prior notification submission for proposed change of use of ground floor retail (Class E) to 1no apartment

Preston
19 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0680

Ashwood Hotel 11-13, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8JB

Change of use of a former 26no. bedroom hotel (Class C1) to a 25no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui-Generis), with ancillary residenti...

Preston
18 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0778

Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane, Preston, PR4 0LE

Change of use for part of an existing dwelling (Class C3) to provide healthcare services (Sui Generis)

Preston
11 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0839

Golden Cross Hotel, 60 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DD

Conversion and renovation of 1st, 2nd and attic floors to 9no. self-contained flats including second floor rear extension over existing outrigger, rem...

Preston
7 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0828

Oak View, Eaves Lane, Woodplumpton, Preston, PR4 0DX

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use of property as a care home (Class C2) for 2no. young persons

Preston
3 Aug 2026 Pending 06/2026/0821

18 Spa Road, Preston, PR1 8SL

Amendment to planning permission 06/2015/0772 comprising of amending the approved proposal from a 4-bedroom house in multiple occupation to a 5-bedroo...

Preston
29 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0799

Former Odeon Cinema (land bounded by Church Street, Main Sprit Weind, Old Cock Yard and Syke Street), Preston, PR1 3XB

Change of use of land to 116no. space car park (Sui Generis)

Preston
29 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0606

Sion Park District Housing Office, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 6RE

Change of use from community centre (Class F2(b)) to place of worship (Class F1(f))

Preston
29 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0741

126, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ

Change of use of ground floor from gym (Class E(d)) to 1no. retail unit (Class E(a)) and 2no. hot food units (Sui Generis) with associated external al...

Preston
28 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0798

12, Glenluce Drive, Preston, PR1 5TB

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2) for up to 2no. young persons

Preston
27 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0791

20 Melrose Avenue, Preston, PR2 8DE

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwelling (Class C3) as a children's care home for 1no. child (Class C2)

Preston
27 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0790

36 Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 6RJ

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwelling (Class C3) as a children's care home for 1no. child (Class C2)

Preston
24 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0785

4, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8JB

Change of use from offices (Class E), to 21no. self-contained holiday units (Class C1), including reconfiguration of existing carpark to provide a 24n...

Preston
23 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0667

82, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ

Change of use of ground floor from Café/Restaurant (Class E(b)) to Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (sui generis)

Preston
21 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0567

88-96, Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2EU

Certificate of Lawfulness application for a proposed change of use of the existing building from office accommodation to flexible studios for performi...

Preston
16 Jul 2026 Pending 06/2026/0754

Marshall House, Ring Way, Preston, PR1 2QD

Change of use of ground, first and third floors from Use Class E (office) to Use Class F1(g) (law courts)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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