Planning applications in Blackpool

Permission for the demolition of existing derelict building and the construction of a mixed development of a ground floor coffee shop and 15 no. apartments comprising 4 no. two bedroom units and 11 no. one bedroom units in a block of four storeys with rooftop garden, bin storage and bicycle storage and all associated development works.

The corner of 70 Watercourse Road abd Berwick Lane, Blackpool, Cork · 29 Jun 2026

Permission is sought for alterations to previously permitted development 22/41532 for the change of use of first floor of existing 2-storey out building from 2 no. storerooms (as permitted under 22/41532) to 1 no. one bedroom apartment for residential use together with associated access from ground floor level and alterations to existing building (the above change of use will result in a total of 18 no. apartments on site).

95 Gerald Griffin Street , Blackpool , Cork City · 10 Jun 2024

Permission for the demolition of the former Distillery Bar to allow for the construction of a residential/commercial building of 3 to 7 storeys comprising 1 x 50sqm ground floor commercial unit and 22 apartments as follows; (4 x 1 bed studio apartments, 3 x 1 bed apartments, 13 x 2 bed apartments and 2 x 3 bed apartments), all on a site of approximately 0.8 hectares.

Former Distillery Bar , Watercourse Road , Blackpool · 8 Mar 2023

Permission for the following proposed development at the former Hammond Lane premises at Spring Lane, Blackpool, Cork: (A) Demolition of 4 no. existing industrial buildings and 1 no. two-storey office building; (B) removal of concrete slab and weighbridge; (C) Construction of a residential development of 3 buildings containing 62 no. apartments in total (Building no. 1, three storeys, 21 no. units consisting of 10 no. 1-bed apartments and 11 no. 2-bed apartments; Building no.2, four storey, 32 units consisting of 16 no. 2-bed apartments, 16 no. 1-bed apartments; Building no.3, three storey, 9 no. units consisting of 6 no. 1-bed apartments, 3 no. 2-bed apartments); (D) Provision of 16 no. parking spaces, bicycle parking with separate pedestrian access from Spring Lane and new vehicular entrance onto Spring Lane which includes the demolition of portion of the existing road boundary wall, changes to existing boundary treatment and walls; (E) Provision of sealant to contaminated soil ; (F) Underground storm water attenuation tank to be connected to existing storm sewer on Spring Lane; (G) Allowance for provision of a raised platform for future Blackpool flood prevention scheme, as required; (H) Connection to existing public services and all associated site works; The development includes proposed new pedestrian crossing, footpath, road markings, traffic calming measures, redesign of junction of Spring Lane and Dublin Hill. A Road Safety Audit Report is submitted with this application.

Former Hammond Lane Premises , at Spring Lane , Blackpool · 24 Jan 2023

Permission for the demolition of the former Distillery Bar to allow for the construction of a residential/commercial building of 3 to 7 storeys comprising 1 x 50sqm ground floor commercial unit and 22 apartments as follows; (4 x 1 bed studio apartments, 3 x 1 bed apartments, 13 x 2 bed apartments and 2 x 3 bed apartments), all on a site of approximately 0.8 hectares.

Former Distillery Bar , Watercourse Road , Blackpool · 6 Dec 2022

Planning permission for development of this site. The proposed development will consist of the construction of 31 no. apartments over 6 storeys. The proposed works include: -The demolition of a disused commercial building (957 sq.m) - The provision of 31 no. apartments comprised of 19 no. 1 bedroom (1044.4 total sq.) and 12 no 2 bedroom (933.1 total sq. m) apartments - The provision of a ground floor communal gathering space (92.4 sq. m) -The provision of 84 no. Bicycle spaces and 7 no. car parking -Construction of an on-site substation and switch room (20m2) -Landscaping and all ancillary works

Old Furniture Store , 11-13 Watercourse Road , Blackpool · 11 Jun 2021

Murnane & O'Shea Developments Limited intend to apply for a 10-Year Planning Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for the construction of 441 no. residential units consisting of 185 no. dwelling houses, 256 no. apartment/duplex units, a two storey creche facility, commercial/retail unit and all ancillary site development works at Kilnap, Blackpool, Cork. The proposed 185 no. dwelling houses will include 25 no. 4 bedroom semi-detached units, 110 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached/townhouse units, 48 no. 2 bedroom semi-detached/townhouse units and 2 no. 1 bedroom semi-detached units. The proposed 256 no. apartment/duplex units will include 34 no. 3 bedroom units, 135 no. 2 bedroom units and 87 no. 1 bedroom units, to be provided in 21 no. apartment/duplex buildings ranging in height from 3-4 storeys over basement level. One of the proposed apartment buildings (Block 5) will provide the ground floor commercial/retail unit. Vehicular access to the proposed development will be via existing site entrances from Old Mallow Road to the west and Old Whitechurch Road to the east and the existing spine road. The proposed development also provides for an additional secondary entrance from Old Whitechurch Road to the southeast of the site which will serve the proposed crèche facility and 29 no. of the proposed residential units. Pedestrian access is also proposed to the northeast of the site from Old Whitechurch Road. The proposed development also provides traffic calming and public realm upgrades of an existing laneway to the south of the lands to enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity from the site to the Old Mallow Road. Ancillary site works include the partial demolition and integration of the footprint of an existing ruinous structure into a proposed public space amenity area, the provision of bicycle parking and bin storage facilities serving the proposed apartment/duplex and creche buildings, the delivery of active travel infrastructure, landscaping and servicing proposals which include the undergrounding/diversion of an existing overhead ESB line which traverses the site. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Kilnap, Blackpool, Cork · 3 Jul 2026

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at Popes Hill, Popes Road, Blackpool, Cork City. The proposed development will consist of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the following: (1) the demolition of a terrace of 4no. existing dwellings, 3no. of which are derelict, and ancillary sheds and their replacement with 1no. single-storey 3-bed detached bungalow (116sqm.) accessed via a modified private driveway; (2) the construction of 103no. dwellings (10980.6sqm.) (18no. 1-beds, 9no. 2-beds, 68no. 3-beds, and 8no. 4-beds) of between 2-4 storeys in height, to include 50no. townhouses (3no. 2-bed units; 39no. 3-bed units and 8no. 4-bed units); and 53no. duplex apartments (18no. 1-bed apartments, 6no. 2-bed apartments, and 29no. 3-bed apartments); (3) The proposed development will also include a ground floor crèche (217.4sqm.) with rear garden and front set down area. (4) The proposed development will also include 104no. car parking spaces, 128no. cycle spaces, internal roads and pathways, including internal traffic calming measures and pedestrian crossings; the provision of private, communal and public open space, including all balconies and terraces; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; retaining walls; bin stores; revisions to the existing access; 2no. pedestrian connections with Glentrasna Park to the north; and all associated site development, landscaping and boundary treatment, and drainage works, including SuDS. The application may be inspected online at the following website: www.PopesHillLRD.ie

Popes Hill, Popes Road, Blackpool, Cork · 23 Apr 2026

Permission for a residential development on a site of 0.93 hectares. The proposed development will consist of the provision of 49 no. dwellings, comprising of (i) 9 no two storey terraced houses (5 no 2-bedroom 85.6 sq.) and 4 no. 3-bedroom (95.4 sq..) each with private amenity space to the rear; and ii) 40 no. apartment units comprising: a) 2 no. four-storey blocks including basement level (Block Type A), each consisting of 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments (83.4 sq..- 84sq.m.) with associated private amenity space; b) 2 no. three-storey blocks (Block Type B) each consisting of 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments (73 sq.. and 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments 96 sq..) with associated private amenity space; and c) 1 no. three-storey block (Block Type C) consisting of of 4 no. 3-bedroom apartments (96 sq..) and 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments (49 sq..) with associated private amenity space. The proposed development also provides for iii) internal roads, footpaths and shared surfaces including 2 no pedestrian access points accessing Fairfield Road iv) 68 no. car parking spaces (58 no. residential , 10 no. visitor); v) 88 no. bicycle parking spaces (78 no. residential , 10 no. visitor) and vi) landscaping, communal open space, bin storage, boundary treatments, drainage and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Lands off Fairfield Road , Fairfield , Blackpool · 9 Nov 2020

permission to the demolition of the existing industrial buildings on site and the construction of 81 no. residential units at a site which formed part of the former sunbeam factory complex. The proposed development consists of 25 no. 2 bed apartments, 25 no.3 bed duplex apartments, 6 no.1 bed apartments, 6 no. 2 bed duplex apartments, 5 no. 2 bed townhouses and 13 no. 3 bed townhouses. The proposed development also includes for the provision of a local community centre with a 2-bed apartment overhead, landscaping boundary treatments and all associated ancillary site development works.

Lands which formed part of the former Sunbeam Fact , Redforge Road , Blackpool · 21 Apr 2017