New flats, a shop & an Airbnb: 19 interesting planning applications submitted in Preston recently

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

In total, 36 planning applications were submitted across Preston between Monday, November 24 and Sunday, December 7.

Below we have just outlined the 19 most interesting but you can see the full list on the council’s website here.

Application Number: 06/2025/1206

Location: Land at Cardwell Farm, Garstang Road, Barton, Preston, PR3 5DR

Description: Discharge of condition no. 14 (Archaeological Work), no.19 (Landscape/Habitat Management Plan), no.20 (Updated Bat Survey), no.21 (Updated Badger Survey) and no.22 (Amphibian Protection) attached to planning permission 06/2022/0644*

Registration Date: 24/11/2025

*This application was for a total of 151 new homes

Application Number: 06/2025/0992

The empty shops on Church Row - which the apartments would replace - have been vacant for almost two decadesplaceholder image
The empty shops on Church Row - which the apartments would replace - have been vacant for almost two decades | Google

Location: Church Row, Preston

Description: Outline planning application seeking approval for access, appearance, layout and scale for the erection of a 23-storey building providing up to 120no. residential units with ground floor commercial retail space (with landscaping a reserved matter)

Registration Date: 24/11/2025

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

Application Number: 06/2025/1219

Location: King George V Playing Field, Garstang Road, PR3 5JB

Description: Discharge of conditions& no.3 (CEMP), no.4 (Land Contamination), no.5 (HMMP), no.6 (BNG) and no.7 (Phasing Plan)

Registration Date: 25/11/2025

*This application included the extension of existing car park, the installation of new fencing, lighting, CCTV, footpaths and the relocation of, and alterations to children's playground

Application Number: 06/2025/1222

Location: Land to the east of Sandy Lane and to the west of Tabley Lane, Higher Bartle, Preston.

Description: Discharge of condition no.15 (Employment and skills plan) attached to outline permission 06/2020/1421*

Registration Date: 26/11/2025

*This application involved the construction of up to 320 dwellings with a local centre and associated works

Application Number: 06/2025/1190

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The garage at the back of this property is set to be demolished to make way for an Airbnb let. | Google Maps

Location: 7 Newbury Close, Preston, PR2 3NH

Description: Single storey outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation to be used for short-term letting (Airbnb), following demolition of the existing detached single storey garage

Registration Date: 27/11/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1144

Location: 40, Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL

Description: Change of use from single dwelling (Class C3) to children's residential care home (Class C2)

Registration Date: 27/11/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1224

Location: Lingala, Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston, PR4 0AP

Description: Reserved matters application (namely access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline permission 06/2019/0270 for the erection of up to 5no. dwellings

Registration Date: 27/11/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1236

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Preston Railway Station | Google Maps

Location: Preston Railway Station, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8AP

Description: Listed building consent for removal, replacement and erection of new signage to replace previous signage scheme at Preston Railway Station

Registration Date: 28/11/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1234

Location: Sidgreaves Lane, Lea Road and Lancaster Canal - Cottam Hall, Lea, Preston

Description: Amendment to reserved matters approval 06/2021/1022* comprising widening of the shared driveway (from the visitor parking spaces) to allow for additional vehicle movement (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 28/11/2025

*This application was for the residential development of up to 211 units

Application Number: 06/2025/1213

Location: 84-86, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED

Description: Reconfiguration of existing 1no. residential apartment at first and second floor into 4no. studio apartments (Class C3) and conversion of existing retail space to ground floor into 5no. retail units (Class E) and landlords store to basement

Registration Date: 01/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1226

29 Bairstow Street has been earmarked for an 8 bed hmoplaceholder image
29 Bairstow Street has been earmarked for an 8 bed hmo | Google Maps

Location: 29 Bairstow Street, Preston, PR1 3TN

Description: Change of use of 3no. flats (Class C3) and a 2no. bed house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to an 8no. bed house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)

Registration Date: 01/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1216

Location: Farthing Green, 42 Miller Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0ND

Description: Continued use of the property as a children's home with an increase from 3no. children to 4no. children

Registration Date: 01/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1246

Location: Waddecar Scout Camp, Snape Raike Lane, Preston, PR3 2EU

Description: Discharge of condition no.3 (Construction and environmental management plan), no.6 (Surface water sustainable drainage strategy), no.7 (Arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan) and no.8 (Biodiversity mitigation and enhancement plan) attached to planning permission 06/2023/0696*

Registration Date: 02/12/2025

*This application was for a two-storey accommodation block

Application Number: 06/2025/1247

Location: Waddecar Scout Camp, Snape Raike Lane, Preston, PR3 2EU

Description: Amendment to planning permission 06/2023/0696 comprising of alteration to window positions and proportions on the front elevation, additional windows on rear elevation, double doors on rear elevation omitted, overall height to ridge has lowered by approx. 500mm, roof finish altered from fibre cement to metal tile, window frames from black to anthracite grey, canopy added above each entrance door and movement of external plant compound (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 02/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1248

Location: New electricty tower, approximately 200m south east of Abotts Farm, off Green Lane, Barton

Description: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed relocation and replacement of electricity tower

Registration Date: 02/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1252

Location: The Space Centre, 10 Pedders Lane, Preston, PR2 2TH

Description: Amendment to planning permission 06/2022/1043 comprising of inclusion of additional walls for repair, reinstatement of existing stone ball finials on the north boundary wall, removal of previously proposed repair works and minor adjustments to repair methodology and detail(non-material amendment not subject to consultation)

Registration Date: 04/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1253

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

Description: Discharge of condition no.12 (surface water sustainable drainage strategy) and no.13 (Surface water and foul water drainage) attached to planning permission 06/2024/0771*

Registration Date: 04/12/2025

*This application is for 38 new employment units.

Application Number: 06/2025/1240

Location: 69, Cromwell Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6YD

Description: 1no. dwelling following demolition of existing bungalow

Registration Date: 05/12/2025

Application Number: 06/2025/1257

Location: Unit 2, Trefoil Way, Preston, PR2 5PH

Description: Discharge of condition no.16 (Energy efficiency) attached to planning permission 06/2022/0004*

Registration Date: 05/12/2025

*This application is for a new industrial unit in the Preston East Employment Area, Bluebell Way

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