Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in Blackpool has a 89.5% approval rate based on 38 planning decisions. Blackpool overall: 82.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
38
Decisions
34
Approved
4
Refused
82.3%
Blackpool average
Clifton is 7.2 percentage points above the Blackpool average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Clifton compares
Clifton ward
89.5%
Blackpool overall
82.3%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Non material amendment to planning permission 22/0195 (which was for erection of · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and various window vinyl's. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension · Mon 27 Apr 2026
Installation of 1 additional air conditioning unit to rear. · Mon 13 Apr 2026
Erection of two storey rear extension. · Mon 23 Feb 2026
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