Article 4 directions in Blackpool
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Article 4 Direction - Conservation Area (Stanley Park) - Part 1Householder works2014
- Article 4 Direction - Locally Listed buildingsCheck with the council2023
- Article 4 Direction - Conservation Area (Raikes Hall)Check with the council2020
- Article 4 Direction - Conservation Area (Stanley Park) - Part 2Check with the council2014
- Article 4 Direction - PromenadeCheck with the council1949
- Article 4 Direction - C3 to C4 HMOChange of use2022
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Blackpool Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Blackpool
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Blackpool Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Blackpool Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils