294 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0TN

Registered 26/0185
Change of use
Council
Blackpool
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
FY2 0TN

Description

Change of use of the ground floor from a florist (Class E(a)) to a restaurant and ancillary bar (...

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3.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#195 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Blackpool is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 282. Blackpool is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

Blackpool decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #231 of 282
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #83 of 282
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #156 of 282
65%
Minor dwellings approved
23 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
38 decided
349
Total decisions
62 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics

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