UNIT 1, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by Blackpool

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Blackpool took a median of 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Blackpool for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Blackpool is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• ODEON CINEMA, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP

  26/0473 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 0m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  External alterations including the installation of glazed shopfronts, cladding, render and additi...

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing 6 docs

• UNIT 1, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP

  26/0442 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 0m away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Use of part of the ground floor of the premises as self storage ( Class B8 Unit), allterations to...

  Awaiting decision 10 docs

• FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP

  24/0416 Submitted 8 Aug 2024 2m away

  External alterations to Unit 1 (the former Odeon building) including the enlargement of the front canopy, the creation of a glazed corner feature on the front/side elevation, installation of new shopfronts to front and rear elevations, installation of roller shutters and a canopy to rear following the demolition of an existing bin store and use of Unit 1 as altered as a Class B8 Unit (Self-Storage) with two mezzanine floors, three Use Class E(b) units and two employment / trade counter units (Use Class B8 / Class E(g) / Sui Generis) and associated works including alterations to the car parking layout.

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 20 docs

• CLUB 3000 BINGO, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP

  23/0139 Submitted 28 Feb 2023 2m away

  Display of 1no.internally illuminated entrance sign, 3no. internally illuminated logo signs, 1 no. flex face sign and external LED fascia lighting.

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT LTD, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5ES

  24/0553 Submitted 4 Oct 2024 94m away

  Creation of service yard with vehicle parking following part demolition of building and external alterations to remaining building including re-roofing and installation of roof lights.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition 22 docs

• FOOTPATH ADJACENT TO 203-211 CENTRAL DRIVE BLACKPOOL FY1 5ED

  19/0678 Submitted 11 Oct 2019 206m away

  Erection of 15m antennae pole and associated cabinet for the installation of high speed wireless internet.

  Granted Telecoms 10 docs