A new bar, new rides & lots of demolitions: interesting planning applications submitted in Blackpool recently
Take a look below at the most interesting planning applications submitted to Blackpool Council over the last two weeks.
In total, 26 planning applications were submitted across Blackpool between Monday, November 3 and Sunday, November 16.
Below we have just outlined the 14 most interesting but you can see the full list on the council’s website here.
Application no: 25/0790
Location: South Pier, Promenade, Blackpool FY4 1BB
Proposal: Siting of two rides, one on either side of the South Pier headland area.*
Validation date: 4/11/2025
*You can read more about this application in our full story here.
Location: 13-19 Deansgate and 2 Edward Street, Blackpool FY1 1BN
Proposal: Installation of new shop front and use of ground floor of premises as 2 commercial units.
Validation date: 4/11/2025
Application no: 25/0515
Location: Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HU
Proposal: Demolition of high ropes structure.*
Validation date: 5/11/2025
*You can read more about this application in our full story here.
Location: Whitegate Manor, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9AF
Proposal: Discharge of conditions 8 (bin and cycle/scooter stores) and 20 (solar panels) attached to planning permission 24/0379 (which was for erection of 25 sheltered accommodation flats).
Validation date: 5/11/2025
Application no: 25/0772
Location: Unit 1, 81 Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4QA
Proposal: Erection of single storey front extension to form new reception including refurbishment and recladding of front elevation.
Validation date: 6/11/2025
Application no: 25/0772
Location: 2-28 Henry Street, Blackpool FY1 5JG
Proposal: Demolition of 15 houses on Henry Street.
Validation date: 7/11/2025
*You can read more about this application in our full story here.
Location: Cavendish Road Recreation Ground, Cavendish Road, Blackpool
Proposal: Provision of an access ramp to park entrance.
Validation date: 10/11/2025
Application no: 25/0801
Location: Former Odeon Cinema, Rigby Road, Blackpool FY1 5EP
Proposal: Non material amendment to allow the working of condition 7 (EV charging points) to be altered to "Within 12 months" instead of "prior to"*
Validation date: 10/11/2025
*The former Odeon is set to become a Tenpin Bowling alley. You can read more about the bowling alley plans in our full story here.
Application no: 25/0785
Location: 211 Preston New Road, Blackpool FY3 9TU
Proposal: Erection of attached garage following demoltion of existing garage.
Validation date: 11/11/2025
Application no: 25/0809
Location: 14 Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT
Proposal: Use of premises as 3 serviced holiday flats..
Validation date: 11/11/2025
Application no: 25/0798
Location: 7 Kensington Road, Blackpool FY3 9DU
Proposal: Use of premises as a HMO for up to 5 persons (Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed).
Validation date: 12/11/2025
Application no: 25/0814
Location: Cedar Tavern, 15 Cedar Square, Blackpool FY1 1BP
Proposal: Display of 1 internally illuminated projecting sign to Wood Street elevation.*
Validation date: 12/11/2025
*The sign is for a new bar called Liars, you can read more about it in our full story here.
Application no: 25/0777
Location: 325-327 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool FY4 4LP
Proposal: External alterations including replacement of existing windows with timber windows, removal of set of doors and installation of window to rear, erection of decking and canopy roofing to rear, erection of fencing, and rendering of all elevations and use of property as altered as a single private dwelling house. (Retrospective Application)
Validation date: 14/11/2025
Application no: 25/0817
Location: 9 North Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LP
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscape) Condition 5 (Materials) attached to planning permission 25/0606
Validation date: 14/11/2025