Planning Appeals in Preston City Council
Preston City Council has had 158 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 17.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
158
Success Rate
20%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
29
of 143 decided
Appeals Dismissed
112
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Across 143 decided appeals, Preston City Council allows 20% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 35 | 22.2% |
| Minor Commercial | 12 | 7.6% |
| Full Planning | 11 | 7.0% |
| Hearing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Outline Planning | 3 | 1.9% |
| Inquiry | 2 | 1.3% |
| Commercial | 1 | 0.6% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Preston City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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