EMPRESS BUILDINGS, WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

1. 13 Jul 2021

   Received by Blackpool

2. 23 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• EMPRESS BUILDINGS, WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

  21/0633 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 0m away

  Installation of replacement shop fronts.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

  23/0097 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 0m away

  Alterations to Empress Ballroom Balcony bar including extension of existing bar to include accessible counter, removal of existing bar header, removal of roller shutters over original windows, reconstruction of missing window frame to be infilled with mirrors, replacement of carpet with a wooden floor, and reconfiguration of back of house area.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 22 docs

• WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

  23/0095 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 0m away

  Alterations to the Circle Bar Annex in the Opera House including re-covering of fixed banquette seating, installation of free-standing period bar and drink cabinet and coat wardrobe, replacement of carpet with solid wooded floor, and conversion of banquette seating to the west of the room into a counter housing fridges.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs

• PAVEMENT ADJACENT TO 61-71 CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HU

  24/0489 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 74m away

  Installation of multifunction hub and defibrillator.

  Refused Full applications 28 docs

• PAVEMENT ADJACENT TO 61-71 CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HU

  24/0490 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 74m away

  Display of a 1.8m x 1m LED advertisement screen.

  Refused Advertising 21 docs

• LAND BOUNDED BY CORONATION STREET, ADELAIDE STREET AND TOWER STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4LA

  23/0058 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 100m away

  Discharge of condition 9 (Plant Information) attached to planning permission 17/0453.

  Granted Conditions 19 docs

• 26/0245 Granted

  448 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1JQ

  Use of premise as a single dwelling

  5 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/0191 Withdrawn

  COMMON EDGE COMMUNITY SPORTS VILLAGE, DIVISION LANE/COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5FH

  Extension of existing car park.

  9 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/0028 Granted

  188 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6DJ

  External alterations to garage including installation of 2.3 metre high gate to front of the site and replacement roller shutter.

  16 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 26/0166 Granted

  77 WARBRECK DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 9RZ

  Alterations to form one additional self contained flat at second floor.

  27 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/0275 Granted

  73 NORTH PARK DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8NH

  Widening of existing vehicular access, formation of parking area and installation of PV panels to rear flat roof.

  12 May 2026 Full applications