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.

One of the strictest councils

only 76% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

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