16 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
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07/2026/00197/CLD
Description
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed use of a residential dwellinghouse (c3(a) use) to children's care home for 2 children admitted to the home from age 8 to 17 years (c2 use) with 24 hour care provided by 2 main staff (with a potential for 3 members if required) daily, this does not include the manager who will visit the home.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
22 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
9 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Proposed single storey rear extension
2025
With conditions
9 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Proposed single storey rear extension
2025
With conditions
10 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Single storey rear extension
2025
With conditions
10 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Single storey rear extension
2023
59 Alder Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AE
Single storey rear extension and extension to garage
2023
59 Alder Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AE
Single storey rear extension and extension to garage
2022
Approved
4 Hillpark Avenue Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AS
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed dimensions: len…
2022
Approved
4 Hillpark Avenue Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AS
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed dimensions: len…
2021
With conditions
80 Alder Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AE
Single story rear extension
2021
With conditions
12 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing conservatory, velux wind…
2019
With conditions
5 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Single storey side extension
2019
With conditions
5 Westfield Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AT
Single storey side extension
2017
With conditions
53 Alder Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AE
Single storey rear extension and dormer extension to rear
2017
With conditions
53 Alder Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AE
Single storey rear extension and dormer extension to rear
2017
With conditions
Stirling House 87B Bank Head Lane Hoghton Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 0AB
Application to Discharge Condition No. 3 (Materials), No. 4 (Desk top study) and No. 5 (L…
2017
With conditions
Stirling House 87B Bank Head Lane Hoghton Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 0AB
Application to Discharge Condition No. 3 (Materials), No. 4 (Desk top study) and No. 5 (L…
2017
Approved
2 Hillpark Avenue Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AS
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length - 3.2m…
2017
Approved
2 Hillpark Avenue Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AS
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length - 3.2m…
2016
With conditions
Stirling House 87B Bank Head Lane Hoghton Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 0AB
Erection of a two storey double detached garage
2016
With conditions
Stirling House 87B Bank Head Lane Hoghton Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 0AB
Erection of a two storey double detached garage
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#26 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #26 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 292
91%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
411
Total decisions
22 refused in 2025