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WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

Granted Blackpool 23/0097 Listed Building Consent

Works: Extension Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 23/0097

Application record

Reference
23/0097
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Permission
Received
14 Feb 2023
Validated
9 Mar 2023
Decided
3 May 2023
Ward
Talbot
Decision by
Development Control Committee
Postcode
FY1 1HW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Blackpool register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/0099 Granted

    WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

    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.

    Decided 9 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/0095 Granted

    WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

    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.

    Decided 2 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/0525 Granted

    WINTER GARDENS, CHURCH STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1HW

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

    Decided 9 Jul 2021 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Feb 2023

    Received by Blackpool

  2. 9 Mar 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 May 2023

    Decision issued: Grant Permission

  4. 3 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 23/0095 (Decided)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

22 documents on file for this application

  • Decision notice Decision · 09 May 2023
  • Assessment Officer Notes · 09 May 2023
  • Gazette notice DC Files · 30 Mar 2023
  • Theatres trust Comment - Statutory Consultee · 30 Mar 2023
  • Historic england Comment - Statutory Consultee · 24 Mar 2023
  • Empress ballroom balcony bar location Plan - Location · 10 Mar 2023
  • Existing bar photo 3 Photo · 10 Mar 2023
  • Existing bar photo 4 Photo · 10 Mar 2023
  • Existing bar photo 5 Photo · 10 Mar 2023
  • Location plan Plan - Location · 09 Mar 2023
  • Floor plans Plans · 09 Mar 2023
  • Superseded bar location plan Plans - Superseded · 20 Feb 2023
  • Proposed bar fittings and layout gallery Plans · 20 Feb 2023
  • Superseded location plan Plans - Superseded · 20 Feb 2023
  • Existing bar photo 1 Photo · 20 Feb 2023
  • Existing bar photo 2 Photo · 20 Feb 2023
  • Building overview Plans · 14 Feb 2023
  • Proposed bar gallery and counters Plans · 14 Feb 2023
  • Proposed view and period furniture and finishings Plans · 14 Feb 2023
  • Current bar and overhead Photo · 14 Feb 2023
  • Application Application · 14 Feb 2023
  • Design access heritage statement Supporting Information · 14 Feb 2023

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What this grant of permission means

Blackpool granted permission on 3 May 2023, 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 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

    21/0633 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of replacement shop fronts.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 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

    23/0095 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

In Blackpool

  • 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