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Dismissed2 June 20266005551

103-105 Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RW

Planning appeal 6005551 at 103-105 Warley Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RW (Blackpool Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector A Caines, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal accords with the sequential approach for main town centre uses having regard to national and local policy.

external alterations including erection of canopy to rear, blocking up of storage room side elevation access, and application of render to all elevations and use as altered as a retail unit at ground floor with ancillary office and storage room at first floor and storage building to rear

Authority
Blackpool Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Inspector
A Caines
Postcode
FY1 2RW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal accords with the sequential approach for main town centre uses having regard to national and local policy
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with the sequential approach for main town centre uses, representing a fundamental conflict with Policy CS4 and the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4Policy CS7Policy DM17Policy DM20Policy DM36
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 7

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