Blackpool Council approves 84.1% of planning applications, based on 675 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Blackpool sits 4.2 percentage points below the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 479 decided applications, Blackpool Council approved 84.6% of planning applications in 2025. Across 675 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Blackpool is 84.1%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Blackpool council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Blackpool.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 329 | 80 | 409 | 80.4% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 84 | 0 | 84 | 100.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 56 | 17 | 73 | 76.7% |
| Other | 50 | 4 | 54 | 92.6% |
| Advertisement | 36 | 6 | 42 | 85.7% |
| Listed Building | 8 | 0 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Trees | 3 | 0 | 3 | 100.0% |
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Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot | 95 | 10 | 105 | 90.5% |
| Bloomfield | 52 | 11 | 63 | 82.5% |
| Stanley | 50 | 10 | 60 | 83.3% |
| Claremont | 36 | 8 | 44 | 81.8% |
| Marton | 31 | 6 | 37 | 83.8% |
| Waterloo | 27 | 8 | 35 | 77.1% |
| Squires Gate | 25 | 7 | 32 | 78.1% |
| Clifton | 27 | 4 | 31 | 87.1% |
| Warbreck | 30 | 1 | 31 | 96.8% |
| Anchorsholme | 27 | 3 | 30 | 90.0% |
| Layton | 22 | 8 | 30 | 73.3% |
| Bispham | 26 | 0 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Park | 20 | 3 | 23 | 87.0% |
| Norbreck | 17 | 5 | 22 | 77.3% |
| Greenlands | 17 | 3 | 20 | 85.0% |
| Tyldesley | 19 | 1 | 20 | 95.0% |
| Ingthorpe | 16 | 3 | 19 | 84.2% |
| Brunswick | 9 | 7 | 16 | 56.2% |
| Victoria | 10 | 4 | 14 | 71.4% |
| Highfield | 6 | 3 | 9 | 66.7% |
| Hawes Side | 5 | 2 | 7 | 71.4% |
How Blackpool’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 0.7pp since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Blackpool council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 23/0701 Bispham | External alterations including erection of a rear extension, erection of raised | Approved |
| 26/0161 Squires Gate | Erection of a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| 26/0221 Park | Erection of a single storey rear extension and erection of porch to front elevat | Approved |
| 25/0861 Stanley | Erection of a single story building for use as a scout hut and community centre | Approved |
| 26/0207 Squires Gate | Erection of pitched roof to existing rear extension. | Approved |
| 26/0171 Stanley | Erection of 1.5m high front boundary wall/railings. | Approved |
| 26/0159 Layton | Use of premises as a residential dwelling for adults in receipt of care (Class C | Approved |
| 26/0182 Victoria | Resurfacing of outdoor sports/play area with artificial grass and tarmac and ins | Approved |
| 26/0198 Bispham | Erection of a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| 26/0134 Layton | Erection of first floor rear extensions. | Approved |
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Based on 675 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Blackpool is 84.1%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 675 planning decisions from Blackpool council. 568 were approved and 107 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Blackpool is 84.1%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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