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Clifton planning approval rate

Clifton ward in Blackpool has a 88.2% approval rate based on 34 planning decisions. Blackpool overall: 84.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

88.2%
ward approval rate
34
Decisions
30
Approved
4
Refused
84.5%
Blackpool average

Clifton sits slightly above the Blackpool average, with a 3.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Clifton compares

Clifton ward (34 decided)
88.2%
Blackpool overall (748 decided)
84.5%
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Recent decisions in Clifton

Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and various window vinyl's. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension · Mon 27 Apr 2026
Approved
Installation of 1 additional air conditioning unit to rear. · Mon 13 Apr 2026
Approved
Erection of two storey rear extension. · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension · Mon 16 Feb 2026
Approved

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