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Outbuilding approval rate in Blackpool

Blackpool approved 94.4% of outbuilding applications, based on 18 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

94.4%
outbuilding approval rate
18
Outbuilding decisions
17
Approved
1
Refused
84.7%
Blackpool overall

Outbuilding applications are approved more often than the Blackpool average (84.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How outbuilding compares in Blackpool

Outbuilding (18 decided)
94.4%
Blackpool all applications (554 decided)
84.7%

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Other project types in Blackpool

Rear Extension (121 decided)
87.6%
Garage / Parking (76 decided)
81.6%
Side Extension (57 decided)
77.2%
Dormer (33 decided)
60.6%
New Build (28 decided)
71.4%
Extension (General) (17 decided)
82.4%
100.0%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
83.3%
36.4%
Loft Conversion (10 decided)
60.0%
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