Latest plans submitted in Preston including changes to The Old Dog Inn, Harris Institute & The Exchange

By Aimee Seddon

Senior Reporter

Published 25th Mar 2026, 05:30 GMT

Take a look below at all the planning applications submitted to Preston City Council last week.

In total, seven planning applications were submitted across Preston between Monday, March 16 and Sunday, March 22.

Below we have just outlined all the plansbut you can read them in full on the planning website here.

Application Number: 06/2026/0291

The Exchange on Pole Street was due to have four office units on its ground floor but now permission is sought to make them commerical units instead. — The Exchange on Pole Street was due to have four office units on its ground floor but now permission is sought to make them commerical units instead. | The Heaton Group

placeholder image — The Exchange on Pole Street was due to have four office units on its ground floor but now permission is sought to make them commerical units instead. | The Heaton Group

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

Description: Amendment to planning permission 06/2020/1150 to replace office units Class E(g) with commercial units Class E (a-g) in the description of development, to amend the ground floor plan under condition no.1 and change the wording of condition no.15 to reflect the description (non-material not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 16/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0289

Location: 181-183, Preston Road, Preston, PR2 5JP

Description: Discharge of Condition no.3 (Construction Method Statement), Condition no. 4 (Remediation Strategy), Condition no. 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and Condition no.6 (Site access and off-site highway works) attached to planning permission 06/2025/0763

Registration Date: 16/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0259

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. | archive

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

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

Description: Discharge of condition no.7 (exterior and interior conservation and intervention methodology) attached to planning permission 06/2024/0489

Registration Date: 16/03/2026

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Application Number: 06/2026/0062

Location: 138, Lockside Road, Preston, PR2 2EF

Description: Single storey store and shower room side extension (following demolition/removal of existing shed)

Registration Date: 17/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0264

More plans have gone in to make the former The Old Dog pub on Church Street a safe site ater part of its rear caved in. — More plans have gone in to make the former The Old Dog pub on Church Street a safe site ater part of its rear caved in. | National World

placeholder image — More plans have gone in to make the former The Old Dog pub on Church Street a safe site ater part of its rear caved in. | National World

Location: 133, The Old Dog, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3B

Description: Listed Building Consent for the demolition and reinstatement of part of the existing rear elevation, replacement of the existing roof, refurbishment and repairs to the front elevation, with replacement windows to the front and rear elevation

Registration Date: 17/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0263

Location: 133, The Old Dog, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BT

Description: Demolition and reinstatement of part of the existing rear elevation, replacement of the existing roof, refurbishment and repairs to the front elevation, with replacement windows to the front and rear elevation

Registration Date: 17/03/2026

Application Number: 06/2026/0247

The offices at 170 North Road could become a supported living home if plans are approved — The offices at 170 North Road could become a supported living home if plans are approved | Google Maps

placeholder image — The offices at 170 North Road could become a supported living home if plans are approved | Google Maps

Location: 170, North Road, Preston, PR1 1YP

Description: Change of use of office (Class E) to 14 no. supported living bedrooms with ensuites (Class C2), second storey extension to create mansard roof and external alterations to create new openings on all elevations

Registration Date: 17/03/2026

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

For the latest public notices from your area, please visit: https://publicnoticeportal.uk/

You can also see all the plans submitted to Preston City Council the week before here.

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