15 most interesting plans submitted in Preston recently inc updates to Harris Institute & Eden Boys School

By Aimee Seddon

Senior Reporter

Published 12th Mar 2026, 10:26 GMT

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

In total, 39 planning applications were submitted across Wyre between Monday, February 23 and Sunday, March 8.

Below we have just outlined the 15 most interesting but you can see the full planning list here.

15 Preston planning applications caught our eye recently, adn they innclude plans for the four pictured sites. — 15 Preston planning applications caught our eye recently, adn they innclude plans for the four pictured sites. | Various

placeholder image — 15 Preston planning applications caught our eye recently, adn they innclude plans for the four pictured sites. | Various

Application Number: 06/2026/0220

Location: Land adjacent to St Augustines School, Charlotte Street

Description: 15m steel pole* to support fibre cable and ancillary electronic communications apparatus and/or radio antennae together with associated cabinetry housing electronic communications apparatus and/or radio equipment to form part of a high speed broadband electronic communications network

Registration Date: 24/02/2026

*It is worth noting that 14 applications for such poles have been submitted, we have just included 3 of the most interesting in this story.

Application Number: 06/2026/0223

Location: 29, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8DN

Description: Discharge of condition 7 (Surface Water – Management and Maintenance) attached to planning permission 06/2023/0791

Registration Date: 24/02/2026

*This application involves turning a 28 bed HMO into 14 apartments.

Application Number: 06/2026/0235

These Market Street West offices are earmarked to become flats — These Market Street West offices are earmarked to become flats | Google Maps

placeholder image — These Market Street West offices are earmarked to become flats | Google Maps

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

Description: Prior notification submission for change of use of offices (Class E) to 16no. apartments (Class C3)

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0046

Location: Woodlands Farm, Bleasdale Road

Description: Installation of car port and demolition of building to allow for creation of storage building and use of curtilage as residential

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0227

A 15m steel electronic communications pole is being installed on land next to The Ancient Oak pub. — A 15m steel electronic communications pole is being installed on land next to The Ancient Oak pub. | Google Maps

placeholder image — A 15m steel electronic communications pole is being installed on land next to The Ancient Oak pub. | Google Maps

Location: Land adjacent to The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane, Preston, PR4 0NZ

Description: 15m steel pole to support fibre cable and ancillary electronic communications apparatus and/or radio antennae together with associated cabinetry housing electronic communications apparatus and/or radio equipment to form part of a high speed broadband electronic communications network

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0124

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

Description: Change of use of agricultural buildings to 1no. self-build dwelling and agricultural land to residential curtilage (Class C3)

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

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Application Number: 06/2026/0230

Location: 2-4, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 3BQ

Description: Listed building consent for retention of blocked doorway to the west elevation

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2025/1287

The car wash at 476-484 New Hall Lane, variously known as ‘Preston Super Wash’ and ‘Supersonic Carwash’ online is seeking permission to stay open. — The car wash at 476-484 New Hall Lane, variously known as ‘Preston Super Wash’ and ‘Supersonic Carwash’ online is seeking permission to stay open. | Google Maps

placeholder image — The car wash at 476-484 New Hall Lane, variously known as ‘Preston Super Wash’ and ‘Supersonic Carwash’ online is seeking permission to stay open. | Google Maps

Location: 476-484, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4TB

Description: Change of use from dry cleaners (Class E) to hand carwash and vehicle repair centre (sui generis) (retrospective)

Registration Date: 25/02/2026

You can read more about this story here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0242

Location: Belldale Cottage, Moss Lane, Preston, PR4 0HU

Description: Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3(a)) to children’s care home for up to 2no. children/young people (Class C2)

Registration Date: 26/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0250

Another plan has been submitted for the Harris Institute which is currently being refurbished. — Another plan has been submitted for the Harris Institute which is currently being refurbished. | Google

placeholder image — Another plan has been submitted for the Harris Institute which is currently being refurbished. | Google

Location: Harris Institue, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3SS

Description: Discharge of condition 7 (Methodology) attached to Listed Building Consent 06/2024/0490

Registration Date: 26/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0239

Location: Land adjacent Corpus Christi High School, St Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8QY

Description: 15m steel pole to support fibre cable and ancillary electronic communications apparatus and/or radio antennae together with associated cabinetry housing electronic communications apparatus and/or radio equipment to form part of a high speed broadband electronic communications network

Registration Date: 26/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0249

Location: Whittingham Hospital, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 2JE

Description: Discharge of condition 3 (Ecology - Lighting) attached to reserved matters approval 06/2025/0008

Registration Date: 27/02/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0125

Location: 4, Avenham Colonnade, Preston, PR1 3LY

Description: Listed building consent for alteration of existing windows to front and rear to incorporate slim profile double glazing

Registration Date: 02/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2025/1223

Eden Boys School is looking to extend its existing fence — Eden Boys School is looking to extend its existing fence | Google

placeholder image — Eden Boys School is looking to extend its existing fence | Google

Location: Eden Boys School, Universal House, Adelaide Street, Preston, PR1 4BD

Description: Extension to existing fence to 3m high and external pedestrian gate

Registration Date: 03/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0016

Location: 5, Market Street, Preston, PR1 2EL

Description: Change of use and office (Class E) at first and second floor to 1no apartment and external alterations

Registration Date: 04/03/2026

You can also see all the interesting planning applications submitted in Wyre over the past two weeks here.

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