UNIT 1 Rigby Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DE Data via plota.co.uk

26/0473 - Removal/Variation of Condition(s) Registered
Admin / proceduralCommercial premises

Proposal

External alterations including the installation of glazed shopfronts, cladding, render and additional glazing and use of premises as altered as indoor sport, recreation or fitness use (Use Class E(d)) with two food and drink units (Use Class E(b)) to front ground floor. (Application under section 73 of the Planning Act to vary condition 2 (variation of approved site layout plan showing revised EV charging provision) and condition 7, 8, 10 and 11 attached to planning permission , which have previously been amended or discharged.) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
3 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 26 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 26 Nov 2026.

The consultation period closed on 9 Nov 2026.

Documents 24

Statements & assessments 3

PDF Transport Statement Supporting Information · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Statement of Intent Supporting Information · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Noise Assessment Supporting Information · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 14

PDF Site layout revision M Plan - Site Layout · 20 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Travel Plan letter of commitment Supporting Information · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Tenpin lux plan Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Site lighting and lux plan Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Lighting Plan Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ground Floor Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed elevations with materials Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed elevations Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Sections Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed First Floor Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Materials Schedule Plans · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Travel Plan Supporting Information · 19 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Plan - Location · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF APPROVED PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT PLAN REV H Plan - Site Layout · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application form Application Form · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF SITE NOTICE DC Files - (P) · 10 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Cover letter Correspondence · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Ev charger details Supporting Information · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EV CHARGER DETAILS Supporting Information · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER Correspondence · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 9

Site constraints 3

Article 4 direction
Article 4 Direction - C3 to C4 HMO. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From the sea. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.
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Also on the record
Inside the Blackpool built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area5,206 m² (56,037 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 123)
UseD2 General Assembly and Leisure plus Night Clubs and Theatres
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2020, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Blackpool
Application type
Removal/Variation of Condition(s)
Postcode
FY1 5DE
Received
27 Aug 2026
Validated
27 Aug 2026
Ward
Bloomfield
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Savills (UK) Limited

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 29 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15184106
Planning Portal ref
PP-15184106
Consultation
3 Sept 2026
Comments by
9 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
26 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
External alterations including the installation of glazed shopfronts, cladding, render an…
22/0019
2020 Approved
Discharge of conditions 4 (External Surfacing Materials) and 22 (Materials and Accoustic…
20/0266
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
UNIT 1, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Erection of a bin/plant store and installation of kitchen extract system to rear.
25/0647
2025
UNIT 1, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display of 5 internally illuminated fascia sign.
25/0644
2025 Approved
4 RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5DE
Erection of front dormer.
25/0090
2024 Approved
BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT LTD, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5ES
Creation of service yard with vehicle parking following part demolition of building and e…
24/0553
2024 Withdrawn
FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
External alterations to Unit 1 (the former Odeon building) including the enlargement of t…
24/0416
2024 Approved
STARBUCKS, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display 6 internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 internally illuminated double sided tote…
24/0193
2023 Approved
FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Alterations to the existing car parking layout and associated areas including reorganisat…
23/0879
2023 Refused
FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
External alterations to Unit 1 (the former Odeon building) including installation of roll…
23/0511
2023 Approved
CLUB 3000 BINGO, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display of 1no.internally illuminated entrance sign, 3no. internally illuminated logo sig…
23/0139
2022 Refused
LAND AT FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RIGBY ROAD, FACING SEASIDERS WAY, BLACKPOOL FY1 5EP
Display of 2 freestanding 3m x 6m internally illuminated LED digital advertisement screen…
22/0052
2021 Approved
FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Erection of a drive thru cafe and restaurant, reconfiguration of the existing car park la…
21/0867
2021 Approved
96 RIGBY ROAD BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display of 4 no. internally illuminated signs (including individually illuminated letteri…
21/0245
2021 Approved
96 RIGBY ROAD BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Demolition of former car showroom and erection of a two storey drive-thru restaurant with…
21/0244
2020 Approved
MCDONALDS, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display of 3 x freestanding digital signage and 1 x digital booth screen.
20/0793
2019 Approved
LAND BOUNDED BY RIGBY ROAD, TYLDESLEY ROAD, PRINCESS STREET AND BLUNDELL STREET BLACKPOOL FY1 5DE
Erection of 59 houses, two and three storey houses and a part two/ three and four storey…
19/0103
2019 Approved
THE ODEON, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Display non-illuminated entrance sign and 52 terms and conditions signs in car park
19/0039
2018 Refused
LAND AT ODEON CINEMA, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Demolition of the existing public house, relocation of the vehicular access and erection…
18/0202
2017 Approved
96 RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Retention of use of premises as Class A1 retail
17/0576
2016 Approved
FRANKIE & BENNY'S, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Application of render and timber cladding to the exterior of the building.
16/0076
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON CINEMA, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Discharge of conditions 8 (cycle/motorcycle parking) 10 (external lighting) and 11 (Trave…
25/0725
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON CINEMA, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Non material amendment to allow the wording of condition 7 (EV charging points) attached…
25/0801
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON CINEMA, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
External alterations including the installation of glazed shopfronts, cladding, render an…
25/0427
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Lawful Development Certificate to establish that a lawful commencement has been made on t…
25/0394
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON, FESTIVAL LEISURE PARK, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Amendment to planning permission 22/0019 comprising a change to the description of develo…
25/0431
2025 Approved
FORMER ODEON, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP
Discharge of condition 6 (Materials) attached to planning permission 22/0019.
25/0223
Blackpool
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Blackpool ranks #101 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Blackpool is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Blackpool decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #232 of 296
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #285 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #101 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #169 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
19 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
41 decided
351
Total decisions
60 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.