Blackpool approves £4m Revoe Community Sports Village
Summary
Blackpool Council has approved its £4m Revoe Community Sports Village, while rejecting Cygnet Healthcare’s proposal to expand a mental health facility near the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. The council also deferred a decision on coastal defence works involving 17 rock groynes, pending further work with the RNLI on safety matters.
Why it matters
The coastal defence proposal is directly relevant to property risk, as the council says the scheme is intended to protect more than 4,000 properties from flooding and coastal erosion. The planning decisions also highlight how conservation area impacts, listed building considerations and local demand evidence can affect development outcomes.
Key points
- Planning permission granted for Blackpool Council’s £4m Revoe Community Sports Village.
- Cygnet Healthcare’s extension plans at 183 Newton Drive were refused on demand, conservation area and listed-building grounds.
- Decision on 17 rock groynes at Foreshore and Promenade was deferred for further safety discussions with the RNLI.
- Blackpool Council says the beach management scheme is intended to reduce flood and erosion risk to more than 4,000 properties.
- The coastal scheme is expected to take 31 months if approved, with Balfour Beatty lined up as main contractor.
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