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Comprehensive mixed use development with buildings ranging from 2 storeys to 14 storeys in height comprising offices (up to 29,642 sqm); Class A1 food superstore (up to 8710 sqm); petrol filling station; other Class A1 retail uses (up to 15,234 sqm); new Courts complex (up to 7830 sqm); new Divisional Police HQ (up to 7510 sqm); Class A3/ A4 and A5 food and drink uses (up to 3634 sqm); residential development (up to 11,626 sqm); maximum of four hotels (up to 20,122 sqm); doctors surgery (up to 1020 sqm); alterations to Blackpool North railway station and creation of a new transport interchange; refurbishment and re-modelling of Talbot Road multi storey car park; refurbishment and alterations to Wilkinson's building and Prudential House; various highway alterations; creation of new public realm and provision of up to a total of 2,987 car parking spaces (on and off street) (outline proposal).

Land bounded by Talbot Road, Buchanan Street, George Street, Deansgate, East Topping Street, Topping Street, Dickson Road, Queen Street, High Street, Springfield Road, Back Lord Street, Back High Street and Banks Street, Blackpool (Talbot Gateway)

DecidedReference: 09/1582Blackpool Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Outline Planning Permission
Received
14 Dec 2009
Validated
14 Dec 2009
Determination deadline
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Local authority
Blackpool Borough Council

Application overview

Comprehensive mixed use development with buildings ranging from 2 storeys to 14 storeys in height comprising offices (up to 29,642 sqm); Class A1 food superstore (up to 8710 sqm); petrol filling station; other Class A1 retail uses (up to 15,234 sqm); new Courts complex (up to 7830 sqm); new Divisional Police HQ (up to 7510 sqm); Class A3/ A4 and A5 food and drink uses (up to 3634 sqm); residential development (up to 11,626 sqm); maximum of four hotels (up to 20,122 sqm); doctors surgery (up to 1020 sqm); alterations to Blackpool North railway station and creation of a new transport interchange; refurbishment and re-modelling of Talbot Road multi storey car park; refurbishment and alterations to Wilkinson's building and Prudential House; various highway alterations; creation of new public realm and provision of up to a total of 2,987 car parking spaces (on and off street) (outline proposal).

Proposal details

Reference
09/1582
Alternative references
PP-00904051
Ward
Talbot
Agent
HOW Planning LLP

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Application location

Land bounded by Talbot Road, Buchanan Street, George Street, Deansgate, East Topping Street, Topping Street, Dickson Road, Queen Street, High Street, Springfield Road, Back Lord Street, Back High Street and Banks Street, Blackpool (Talbot Gateway)

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