BLACKPOOL ZOO PARK, EAST PARK DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8PP
Registered
26/0111
Description
Formation of hardstanding and erection of a "safari" tent, including a platform base for use as v...
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Historical activity at this location
6 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Erection of a single storey stable building to provide shelter for antelopes within the z…
2024
Approved
Erection of a building for use as changing facility for disabled persons.
2022
Approved
Discharge of conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (Surfacing materials), 5 (Boundary trea…
2021
Approved
Erection of single storey building to form big cat house, provision of 5.3m high security…
2018
Approved
Demolition of extension to hangar E at Blackpool Zoo and replacement with a new extension…
2016
Approved
Demolition of "hanger 1"
Blackpool
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#195 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Blackpool is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 292. Blackpool is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Blackpool decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 292
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #285 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #83 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #161 of 292
65%
Minor dwellings approved
23 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
38 decided
349
Total decisions
62 refused in 2025