What percentage of planning applications does Blackpool approve?

Blackpool approves approximately 82% of planning applications, based on 519 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Blackpool decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 519 planning decisions published by Blackpool.

What is the refusal rate for Blackpool planning applications?

Blackpool refuses approximately 18% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Blackpool?

The typical planning application in Blackpool takes 7.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 780 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Blackpool compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Blackpool Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Blackpool

yesterday

Installation of solar PV panels to roof.

26/0479 · Layton

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of detached outbuilding to form ancillary living accommodation followin

26/0430 · Brunswick

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension, hipped roof to exi

26/0380 · Stanley

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of single storey rear extension.

26/0434 · Ingthorpe

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of single storey side extension

26/0392 · Park

Approved

1 week ago

Erection of a single storey side extension.

26/0384 · Stanley

Approved

2 weeks ago

Reconstruction of existing conservatory to provide an accessible wetroom.

26/0394 · Squires Gate

Approved

2 weeks ago

Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conser

26/0408 · Anchorsholme

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 519 planning decisions made by Blackpool, from December 2024 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Blackpool planning approval rates page.

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