Land at Foreshore and Promenade From Gynn Square to Sandcastle, South Pier, Blackpool Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Coastal defence works comprising of installation of rock groynes and associated works including cross-over ramps, revetment tie-in structures, temporary construction compounds and periodic beach recharge on the upper beach, provision of temporary diversions and storage of waste prior to removal. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 4 Oct 2026; it is now day 215. A re-consultation started on 23 Apr 2026; the council has not yet published the new comment deadline.
Comment on this application ↗Planning committee
Deferred by Blackpool Planning Committee on 1 Sept 2026.
Deferred
- Officers advised approval because the scheme would reduce coastal erosion and flood risk, with mitigation and conditions.
- Objectors raised concerns about safety, visual impact, tourism and the effect of rock groynes on lifeboat operations.
- The committee deferred the application so safety concerns and the risk assessment could be examined with the RNLI and other stakeholders.
Source: Plota analysis of Blackpool's committee minutes of 1 Sept 2026.
Documents 38
Statements & assessments 11
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 9
Other documents 15
Site constraints 3
Checked on 11 September 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.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 215, past the statutory target. 88% of full applications in Blackpool are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 3 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
93% object · above the UK average of 75%
Last counted 3 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 23 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 19 Mar 2026
- Committee
- 1 Sept 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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.
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