Change of use applications in Preston

There were 28 change of use applications in Preston in the last 12 months. 9 involve HMOs. 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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06/2026/0748 19 Aug 2026 Pending

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
06/2026/0680 19 Aug 2026 Pending

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 19 Aug 2026
06/2026/0778 18 Aug 2026 Pending

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 18 Aug 2026
06/2026/0821 3 Aug 2026 Pending

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 3 Aug 2026
06/2026/0606 29 Jul 2026 Pending

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
06/2026/0741 29 Jul 2026 Pending

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 29 Jul 2026
06/2026/0785 24 Jul 2026 Pending

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 24 Jul 2026
06/2026/0667 23 Jul 2026 Pending

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 23 Jul 2026
06/2026/0567 21 Jul 2026 Pending

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 21 Jul 2026
06/2026/0730 9 Jul 2026 Pending

Tustin Court, Port Way, Preston, PR2 2YQ

Prior notification submission for change of use from offices (Class E) to 51no. self-contained flats (Class C3)

Preston 9 Jul 2026
06/2026/0520 7 Jul 2026 Pending

Land at Kent Street

Change of use of land for the siting of 1no food trailer (retrospective)

Preston 7 Jul 2026
06/2026/0618 2 Jul 2026 Pending

Carmelite Convent, St Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8QA

Change of use from convent (Class C2) to children's nursery (Class E(f)) and replacement of existing entrance gate

Preston 2 Jul 2026
06/2026/0554 22 Jun 2026 Pending

91, Hoyles Lane, Preston, PR4 0LB

Change of use from Residential Class C3(a) to Café/Restaurant (Class E(b), with single storey rear extension; porch, bin store, low level boundary wal...

Preston 22 Jun 2026
06/2025/0981 22 Jun 2026 Pending

J Gillibrand Fireplaces, Blue Bell Place, Preston, PR1 3DA

Change of use of former stonemasons showroom, workshop and stores (Class B2) to 6no. apartments and 1no. dwelling (Class C3) with associated alteratio...

Preston 22 Jun 2026
06/2026/0637 17 Jun 2026 Pending

43, Broadgate, Preston, PR1 8DU

Change of use of a 7-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) to 2no. self-contained residential apartments (Class C3)

Preston 17 Jun 2026
06/2026/0521 17 Jun 2026 Pending

185-187, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 2no. retail units at ground floor (Class E), 2no. self-contained one-bedroom flats at first floor (Clas...

Preston 17 Jun 2026
06/2026/0488 11 Jun 2026 Pending

33, Tomlinson Road, Preston, PR2 2JY

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 4-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

Preston 11 Jun 2026
06/2026/0465 2 Jun 2026 Pending

56 Pope Lane, Preston, PR2 6JN

Change of Use from Cafe (Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui-Generis) with installation of an extractor flue to rear

Preston 2 Jun 2026
06/2026/0448 2 Jun 2026 Pending

2 Spring Bank, Preston, PR1 8PL

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to serviced accommodation (Sui Generis)

Preston 2 Jun 2026
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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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