Windows and doors in Blackpool
245 applications since 2020. 184 approved and 30 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 36 | 30 | 5 |
| 2024 | 26 | 20 | 2 |
| 2023 | 53 | 40 | 7 |
| 2022 | 45 | 33 | 8 |
| 2021 | 37 | 29 | 3 |
| 2020 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Design Associates Ltd | 11 | 14 |
| Abbot Hull Associates | 10 | 11 |
| Joseph Boniface Architects | 8 | 9 |
| Ben Jurin Architecture Limited | 7 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fylde | 2,085 | 223 | about 1 in 10 |
| Wyre | 336 | 31 | about 1 in 12 |