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

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/0632 Granted

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

  Installation of replacement shop fronts.

  Decided 23 Aug 2021 Full applications

1. 13 Jul 2021

   Received by Blackpool

2. 23 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Application: 21/0632 (Decided)

Blackpool granted permission on 23 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  21/0525 Submitted 8 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 4 (External Materials) and 6 (Surfacing Materials) attached to Listed Building Consent 18/0175

  Granted Conditions 14 docs

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

  21/0632 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of replacement shop fronts.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

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

  23/0097 Submitted 14 Feb 2023 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

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

  23/0099 Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Alterations to the Renaissance restaurant toilets including removal of boarding from walls to expose original tiles, replacement of existing sinks with art deco period pedestals and wall mirrors, replacement of existing toilet cubicles; additional alterations to the gents toilets including reinstatement of urinals, addition of extra toilet cubicle, and relocation of sinks to existing foyer/cloakroom.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

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

  24/0489 Submitted 11 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Installation of multifunction hub and defibrillator.

  Refused Full applications 28 docs

• 26/0077 Awaiting decision

  2 FISHERS LANE, BLACKPOOL, FY4 5DN

  Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Amendment application under section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary condition 2 and 3 of planning permission ref: 24/0484 to allow alterations to the approved rear extension).

  Received 10 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/0521 Granted

  FORSHAWS HOTEL, TALBOT SQUARE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1ET

  Application for Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing partition walls and strip back of the lining to the existing 'piers'.

  Received 27 Sep, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/0538 Granted

  FORSHAWS HOTEL, TALBOT SQUARE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1ND

  Display of 1 externally illuminated projecting sign to east elevation, 2 internally illuminated individual letter signs to north and north-east elevation and 1 non-illuminated roundel sign to north elevation with existing plywood fascia to be clad in black powder coated aluminium panels.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/0241 Granted

  SAVOY GARAGE, 2 KING GEORGE AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY2 9SN

  Application of lime based render to east, west and north elevations, repairs to steel door on east elevation and removal and infilling of window to west elevation.

  Received 2 May, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/0136 Granted

  BLACKPOOL CENTRAL LIBRARY, GRUNDY ART GALLERY AND ADJACENT CAR PARK, QUEEN STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1PX

  Works to the existing building including erection of a two storey side extension to Grundy Art Gallery on site of adjacent car park, internal works to include reconfiguration of library and gallery including the removal of internal walls, external works to include removal of railings, ramps, lean to and storage container, installation of new window and replacement brick work, and provision of new access, landscaping and service area.

  Received 12 Mar, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings