Side extensions in Blackpool
342 applications since 2020. 253 approved and 60 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 17 | 6 |
| 2025 | 51 | 41 | 10 |
| 2024 | 34 | 25 | 8 |
| 2023 | 39 | 29 | 9 |
| 2022 | 65 | 46 | 11 |
| 2021 | 69 | 50 | 13 |
| 2020 | 54 | 45 | 3 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hull Associates | 30 | 33 |
| Keystone Design Associates Ltd | 21 | 28 |
| Lindsay Oram Architects | 9 | 9 |
| DAVIS Group | 7 | 8 |
| Eaglewood Design | 4 | 5 |
| Homeplan Designs | 2 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fylde | 3,478 | 429 | about 1 in 9 |
| Wyre | 839 | 92 | about 1 in 10 |