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Blackpool planning applications

302 applications. 75% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 302 planning applications from Blackpool. 48 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 75% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

48
Decided 12 months to July 2026
164
New applications 12 months to July 2026
116
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0404 Granted

    LAND AT RYSCAR WAY, BLACKPOOL

    Amendments to condition 7 and 19 of planning permission 20/0794 to allow plots 17, 19, 47, 48 and 49 to be occupied before the full implementation of the agreed highway and drainage works.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0391 Awaiting decision

    18 HESKETH AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 9JX

    External alterations, including replacement doors and windows, replacement of existing flat roof on rear projection with pitched roof, demolition of existing outbuilding and single-storey rear extension, erection of cycle and refuse stores to rear, and creation of parking and landscaping to front and rear and use of premises as altered as 3 self-contained permanent residential flats.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0387 Awaiting decision

    25 STONY HILL AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1PR

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0385 Awaiting decision

    3 POOLHILL CLOSE, BLACKPOOL, FY5 3HL

    Erection of first floor side extension

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0393 Awaiting decision

    6 RAIKES PARADE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4EX

    Use of ground floor as 1 self-contained permanent flat. (Prior Approval Application)

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026
  • 26/0386 Awaiting decision

    BELLE VUE HOTEL, WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9DQ

    Re-clad existing illuminated totem sign, 1x set of non illuminated car park slat signs to existing corex post sign, Re-furbish existing illuminated name board, 2x illuminated sign written logos. 2x non illuminated sign written welcome letters.

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0380 Awaiting decision

    367 HAWES SIDE LANE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5AL

    Erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension, hipped roof to existing side extension, erection of a rear dormer and external alterations to all elevations.

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0379 Awaiting decision

    15 GLEN STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9EX

    Retention of a 4 person use class C4 small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Ceritifate of Lawfulness Existing)

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0378 Awaiting decision

    27 RAYMOND AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0TY

    Erection of a single storey front extension.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0374 Awaiting decision

    BLACKPOOL & FYLDE COLLEGE, ASHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0HB

    Erection of a detached single storey teaching building

    Submitted 10 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0404 Granted

    LAND AT RYSCAR WAY, BLACKPOOL

    Amendments to condition 7 and 19 of planning permission 20/0794 to allow plots 17, 19, 47, 48 and 49 to be occupied before the full implementation of the agreed highway and drainage works.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0312 Granted

    160 CHERRY TREE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4QH

    Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and various window vinyl's.

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0233 Granted

    1 BURNSIDE AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4AF

    Erection of single storey side extension to provide accessible WC and shower.

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0302 Granted

    125 ST LUKES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2EG

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0352 Granted

    26 POULTON OLD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7LB

    Non-material amendment to planning application 25/0564 to allow the installation of a window to west elevation

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0229 Granted

    FYLDE MEMORIAL AND ARBORETUM AND COMMUNITY WOODLAND, MOOR PARK AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0LZ

    Installation of a half size hawk jet replica as RAF Memorial.

    Decided 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0313 Refused

    LAND BETWEEN 53 & 55 MOSS HOUSE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5JF

    Erection of a single private dwelling house and garden room and use of existing storage shed as garage (Permission in Principle - Stage 1)

    Decided 16 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/0043 Granted

    50 ALL HALLOWS ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0AY

    Erection of a two-storey side extension and first floor roof lift and two-storey front extension following demolition of existing front extension and use of premises as altered as self-storage units with associated parking and landscaping.

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0128 Granted

    48-50 EASTPINES DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY5 3RX

    Erection of first floor glazed extension to enclose rear access stairs to first floor flat.

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0287 Granted

    6 PORTWAY, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0DF

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

    Decided 13 Jul 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 1981 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 186 decisions from Blackpool between 1981 and 2026, part of 302 applications on record. Over that period 71% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 124 granted against 50 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 158 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 02/1080 Granted

    22 Dorchester Road, Blackpool, FY1 2LU

    Erection of first floor and single storey rear extensions.

    Decided 7 Feb 2003 Full applications
  • 08/0686 Granted

    21 MARKET STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1ET

    Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign, three externally illuminated projecting signs, four illuminated menu boards and a non illuminated hand painted amenity sign

    Decided 23 Jul 2008 Advertising
  • 12/0756 Withdrawn

    54 SEDBERGH AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4DQ

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    Decided 13 Dec 2012 Full applications
  • 13/0236 Withdrawn

    LAND ADJACENT TO 50 DORCHESTER ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 2LU

    Erection of three-storey detached dwellinghouse with integral garage following demolition of existing private garage, with associated landscaping.

    Decided 31 May 2013 Full applications
  • 21/0503 Granted

    14 STRATHDALE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5BB

    Erection of a detached bungalow and garage in side garden.

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 21/0427 Granted

    650 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0AW

    Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension and erection of a single storey outbuilding to form granny annex following demolition of existing detached garage.

    Decided 15 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 21/0463 Granted

    TOWN HALL, TALBOT SQUARE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1NG

    Installation of IT data cables to Council Chamber.

    Decided 16 Jul 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/0565 Granted

    15 WILSON SQUARE, BLACKPOOL, FY5 1RF

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Decided 19 Jul 2021 Prior approval
  • 21/0478 Granted

    LAND AT WHYNDYKE FARM, PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4XQ

    Discharge of conditions 44 & 45 (noise) attached to planning permission 11/0314

    Decided 19 Jul 2021 Conditions
  • 21/0469 Granted

    ABINGDON STREET MARKET, 16-20 ABINGDON STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1DE

    Refurbishment of all elevations including replacement access doors and windows and the demolition of a single storey extension to Police Street elevation and use of premises as altered as a mixed use comprising of retail sales and food and beverage sale and consumption.

    Decided 19 Jul 2021 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 25 52%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 13 27%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 10 21%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Blackpool decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Blackpool decided 48 planning applications. 75% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Blackpool?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Blackpool decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 48 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 52% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 79% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Blackpool decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 186 decisions from Blackpool between 1981 and 2026, out of 302 applications on record. Across that whole period 71% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Blackpool?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 42 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Blackpool: 302 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 48 decided, 75% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 164 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1981 and 2026: 186 in total, 71% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.