Blackpool, Lancashire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackpool, Lancashire.
Lancashire · England · Town
About Blackpool
Blackpool is a vibrant seaside town in Lancashire, England, situated on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula. Approximately 27 miles north of Liverpool and 14 miles west of Preston, it serves as the principal settlement of the borough of Blackpool, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £138,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blackpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Blackpool South
- LSOA: Blackpool 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackpool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackpool.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blackpool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Blackpool.
- - 3 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9AE
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/0405 to allow the demolition of internal wall to create open retail floor space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - LAND TO NORTH EAST OF BLACKPOOL NORTH TRAIN STATION CAR PARK, TALBOT ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3EZ
Discharge of condition 19 (Lighting) attached to planning permission 24/0215
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 16 MAPLE AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9BJ
Use of premises as single dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - FLAT C, 112A ELIZABETH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3LZ
Erection of rear and side dormers and installation front roof lights and use of roof space as living accommodation in conjunction with first floor rear flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - STANLEY BUILDINGS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3DN
Discharge of condition 5(a) (Cycle Parking ) attached to planning permission 24/0277
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - LAND TO NORTH EAST OF BLACKPOOL NORTH TRAIN STATION CAR PARK, TALBOT ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3EZ
Discharge of condition 18 (entrance visability) attached to planning permission 25/0332
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 62 REGENT ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4NB
Use of premises as a HMO for up to 4 persons (Certificate of Lawfulness Existing)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 26 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8AA
Use of premises as a single private dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 46 BUCHANAN STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3LQ
Removal of front wall and gate to provide crossing over footway for vehicular access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 115 CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HZ
Use of premises as 10.no self contained serviced accommodation units and retention of 1no. retail unit at ground floor level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 108 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8AN
Erection of new jet wash canopy with jet wash units, solar panels, vending machine and associated car park alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blackpool | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Blackpool in Lancashire
Blackpool is a vibrant seaside town in Lancashire, England, situated on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula. Approximately 27 miles north of Liverpool and 14 miles west of Preston, it serves as the principal settlement of the borough of Blackpool, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Blackpool show an average sale price of £138,323, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackpool a particularly low-crime area.
Blackpool has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanley Park, Town Centre, Foxhall, North Promenade, Raikes Hall, Layton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackpool planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Blackpool
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Blackpool. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blackpool.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blackpool were full planning applications (11), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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- Layton planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.