New pilates studio, church & takeaways: 15 interesting plans submitted in Preston recently

In total, 28 planning applications were submitted across Preston between Monday, July 20 and Sunday, August 2.

Below we have just outlined the 17 most interesting but you can see the full planning list here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0761

Location: Barton Hall, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5BT

Description: Discharge of conditions no.7 (Ground Investigation), no.9 (Amphibians and Small Mammals Protection Measures), no.10 (Bat Avoidance Measures), no.11 (Tree Protection Measures), no.12 (Construction Arboricultural Method Statement), no.13 (Barton Brook Protection Measures), no.14 (Bat Boxes), no.15 (Biodiversity Net Gain), no.16 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan), no.17 (Construction Lighting), no.19 (Surface Water Drainage), no.20 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) attached to outline planning permission 06/2021/1666*

Registration Date: 20/07/2026

*This application involves the construction of a new office builiding following demolition of existing commercial buildings, which you can read more about here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0654

Location: Car Park, Hope Street, Preston, PR1 2BF

Description: 6no. non-illuminated pole mounted advertisements; 17no. non-illuminated advertisements on existing columns and 5no. non-illuminated wall mounted advertisements*

Registration Date: 20/07/2026

*This plan relates to installing Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.

Application Number: 06/2026/0758

Location: Yew Tree Farm, Catforth Road, Preston, PR4 0HH

Description: 1no dwelling following demolition of existing agricultural buildings

Registration Date: 20/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0775

Location: 20, West Crescent, Preston, PR3 5JY

Description: Discharge of condition no.4 (Foul and surface water drainage), no.10 (Construction environmental management plan) and no.11 (Landscaping scheme) attached to planning permission 06/2025/1286*

Registration Date: 20/07/2026

*This application invovles the erection of a two-storey home.

Application Number: 06/2026/0567

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

Description: Certificate of Lawfulness application for a proposed change of use of the existing building from office accommodation to flexible studios for performing arts, Pilates and other arts space

Registration Date: 21/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0603

Location: University of Lancashire, Fylde Car Park, Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XN

Description: Installation of 1no. 4m high metal poles with 1no. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera and electrical cabinet

Registration Date: 22/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0667

Location: 82, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ*

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

Registration Date: 23/07/2026

*This site was the former Bob & Berts and you can read more about these plans in our full story here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0785

Location: 4, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8JB

Description: Change of use from offices (Class E), to 21no. self-contained holiday units (Class C1), including reconfiguration of existing carpark to provide a 24no. space pay and display carpark (pursuant to planning permission 06/2023/0493 to seek variation of condition no.9 (car parking use by occupants of holiday lets only))

Registration Date: 24/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0323

Location: Sandybrook House, Fulwood Row, Preston, PR2 5RU

Description: Single storey extension to rear to house swimming pool

Registration Date: 27/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0792

Location: 174 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ*

Description: Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed operation of premises 24 hours a day

Registration Date: 28/07/2026

*This property is McDonalds and you can read more about its plans to become 24/7 here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0634

Location: 62, Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UY*

Description: External alterations comprising demolition of the existing church tower structure down to roof level and new replacement roof and gable wall

Registration Date: 28/07/2026

*This property is the St. Joseph’s Old Church presbytery and you can read more about this application in our full story here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0741

Location: 126, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ

Description: 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 alterations

Registration Date: 29/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0606

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

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

Registration Date: 29/07/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0801

Location: 46-48, Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, PR1 5BY

Description: Discharge of condition no.4 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), no.5 (Phase II Site Investigation), no.6 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) and no.12 (Car Park Management Strategy) attached to planning permission 06/2025/1041*

Registration Date: 29/07/2026

*This application involves the construction of a two storey sports facility and community centre, which you can read more about here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0802

Location: Land at North East of junction of Lightfoot Lane and Tabley Lane, Preston

Description: Discharge of conditions no.5 (Off-Site Highway Works) and no.16 (Surface Water Verification) attached to planning permission 06/2024/0023*

Registration Date: 31/07/2026

*This application involves the construction of 48 affordable homes.

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