Blackpool Council - Planning Applications

Planning Applications

Please note that from 1st October 2008 new rules will apply to what can be done to houses without the need for planning permission. Further information can be found in our FAQ 'What are permitted development rights?'

TThe details of all planning applications including plans and other information, submitted to Blackpool Council, can be viewed on-line by using the link below.

Paper copies of all current planning applications, including plans and other information, can be viewed by calling into the Customer First Centre at the Municipal Buildings, Corporation Street, Blackpool, during opening hours. If you wish to view applications on line please click here. By using this link you will be able to access registers for Applications, Decisions, Appeals and Committee Dates. There is also a facility to use our map-based register.

Full Application

A full application must be submitted whenever a change in the use of land or buildings is involved or where new building works are to be carried out. For a full application to be accepted detailed drawings showing the site and the proposed works must be submitted.

Outline Application

An outline application is usually submitted for more complex or contentious proposals. It establishes if the principle of the proposed development is acceptable.

Reserved Matters

Where outline planning permission has been granted, you will need to apply for approval of the detailed plans prior to commencement of development

Conservation Area Consent

Some areas of Blackpool have been designated as conservation areas where it is the aim to preserve and enhance the built environment. The total or partial demolition of most buildings and structures in these areas requires conservation area consent.

Listed Building Consent

A number of older buildings in Blackpool have been listed because of their architectural or historic interest. The planning system is concerned with protecting the features and character of these buildings. Listed building consent is therefore required for works for the total or partial demolition of a listed building, or for internal or external alterations or extensions.

Advertisement Consent

The Council has powers to control the display of certain advertisements in the interests of amenity and road safety. Most illuminated signs need advertisement consent.

Application for Lawful Development Certificate

Some uses and buildings evolve over time without having the benefit of planning permission. Lawful Development Certificate applications provide the possibility of obtaining a statutory document confirming that the use, operation or activity named in it is lawful and so is immune from planning enforcement action. A certificate may also be granted for a proposed use that is considered permissible without the need to make a planning application.

The easiest way to apply is online via the Planning Portal, otherwise Use this link for further information on applying for planning permission. If you need help choosing the correct application form please use the link in the menu on the right hand side of the screen. If you already know which form to use you can download it using the 'forms' button on the right hand menu. For information about buying a location plan click here.

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	Request to speak at the Development Control Committee Application form to speak at the Development Control Committee meeting.
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Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
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Blackpool
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Blackpool Council
Customer First Centre
Municipal Building
Corporation Street
Blackpool
FY1 1NF

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Tel: 01253 477477

Customer First Centre
Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Customer First Telephone Line
8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Saturday 9am-2pm

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