81 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9DA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Erection of boundary wall with glazed toppers to enclose forecourt and create external seating area and use of premises as a wine bar and coffe shop (Sui Generis). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 102.
Documents 3
Statements & assessments 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 3
Checked on 6 October 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 102, past the statutory target. 92% of extensions 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 7 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Blackpool in the last twelve months, from validation. Blackpool decision record →
Public comments
16 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15034847
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15034847
- Neighbours
- 8 Jul 2026
- Consultation
- 8 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 29 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
17 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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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Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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