11 most interesting plans submitted in Preston recently inc a new coffee shop, padel courts & furniture store

By Aimee Seddon

Senior Reporter

Published 28th May 2026, 14:18 BST

Updated 28th May 2026, 14:21 BST

Take a look below at the most interesting planning applications submitted to Preston City Council over the last two weeks.

In total, 21 planning applications were submitted across Preston between Monday, May 11 and Sunday, May 24.

Below we have just outlined the 11 most interesting but you can see the full planning list here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0518

Location: Former Star Youth Club, 34 Tulketh Crescent, Preston, PR2 2RJ

Description: Discharge of condition no. 9 (Materials) and condition no. 10 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission 06/2025/1007

Registration Date: 12/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0485

Four new padel courts could be on their way to the Univeristy of Lancashire. — Four new padel courts could be on their way to the Univeristy of Lancashire. | Local Library

placeholder image — Four new padel courts could be on their way to the Univeristy of Lancashire. | Local Library

Location: University of Lancashire Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG

Description: 4no. outdoor padel tennis courts with canopies and 1no. single storey building to be used as associated padel tennis courts clubhouse facility

Registration Date: 12/05/2026

You can read more about this application in our full story here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0505

Location: 13, Heaton Mount Avenue, Preston, PR2 9HR

Description: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwelling (Class C3) as a children's care home for up to 2no. children (Class C2)

Registration Date: 12/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0462

An application has gone in to erect a coffee shop in the grounds of Imperial Banqueting. It would be located on the far right of this picture. — An application has gone in to erect a coffee shop in the grounds of Imperial Banqueting. It would be located on the far right of this picture. | Google Maps

placeholder image — An application has gone in to erect a coffee shop in the grounds of Imperial Banqueting. It would be located on the far right of this picture. | Google Maps

Location: The Venue, St Marys Street North, Preston, PR1 5DP

Description: Erection of single storey building to be used as a coffee shop (Use Class E)

Registration Date: 13/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0513

Location: Bridge House, Tabley Lane, Preston, PR4 0LH

Description: 58no. dwellings and associated works (pursuant to 06/2021/1226 to seek variation of condition no.1 (approved plans), no.3 (planning obligation), no.6 (surface water sustainable drainage scheme), no.7 (construction stage surface water drainage), no.8 (construction and environmental management plan), no.10 (employment skills plan), no.13 (highway surface water drainage scheme), and no.14 (biodiversity net gain) and the removal of condition no.4 (design code), no.5 (custom build unit plans), no.22 (foul and surface water drainage))*

Registration Date: 13/05/2026

*Permission for 58 homes was approved in 2021, this is an update in plans.

Application Number: 06/2026/0516

Location: The Exchange, Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX

Description: Amendment to planning permission 06/2020/1150 comprising of changes to the landscaping scheme to the roof garden on the seventh floor of the building (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 13/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0519

Location: White House, Lea Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0RT

Description: Mixed use employment development including: 1) change of use of dwellinghouse (use class c3) to offices (use class e(g)(i)); 2) erection of single storey storage building (use class b8); 3) modifications to site access from lea lane; and 4) provision of associated parking, hardstanding and 2.1 metre high internal gates and fencing (Article 24 consultation)

Registration Date: 14/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0423

The former Villeroy and Boch store, on Queens Shopping Park, seems poised to become an HSL furniture outlet — The former Villeroy and Boch store, on Queens Shopping Park, seems poised to become an HSL furniture outlet | Iconic Media

placeholder image — The former Villeroy and Boch store, on Queens Shopping Park, seems poised to become an HSL furniture outlet | Iconic Media

Location: UNIT 2, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ

Description: 2no. fascia signs and 8no. wall mounted signs*

Registration Date: 15/05/2026

*This application was submitted by the Chair and sofa specialists HSL. You can read more in our full story here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0413

Location: Land at Kingsway Garden, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire

Description: Outline application for 5no. self build dwellings with associated works (all matters reserved)

Registration Date: 18/05/2026

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Application Number: 06/2026/0523

Location: Inglewhite Congregational Church, Silk Mill Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2LP

Description: Amendment to planning permission 06/2025/1084 comprising of changing the approved hardcore surfacing to permeable tarmac (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 19/05/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0414

Location: Church Hill House, Durton Lane, Preston, PR3 5LD

Description: 1no. self-build dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing dwelling

Registration Date: 20/05/2026

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