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Dismissed2 October 20253368729

18 Derby Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JF

Planning appeal 3368729 at 18 Derby Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JF (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development provides satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers with regards to internal space standards, light and outlook.

the subdivision of existing ground floor flat to form additional flat, including use of basement (retrospective application to increase the number of flats in the building from 7 to 8)

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
FY1 2JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development provides satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers with regards to internal space standards, light and outlook
  • The effect of the proposed development on the mix and balance of residential accommodation in the area

What decided it

The proposal's failure to meet space standards and provide satisfactory living conditions, combined with its harmful effect on the mix and balance of residential accommodation in an area already oversupplied with small flats, outweighed the modest benefits of additional housing in an accessible location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS12Policy CS13Policy DM5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 124Paragraph 135

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