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Erection of a three storey link extension, fourth floor roof extension and balconies to the former sorting office, single storey and three storey rear extensions to the former Post Office and internal and external alterations to both buildings, following the demolition of the existing fourth floor roof extension to the former sorting office and demolition of various internal walls and structures to the courtyard and roof and use as altered as a hotel with 148 bedrooms with ancillary facilities, associated car parking and access from Edward Street and servicing access from Queen Vera's Road.

(FORMER) POST OFFICE, 26-30 ABINGDON STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1AA

DecidedReference: 21/0587Blackpool Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
29 Jun 2021
Validated
8 Jul 2021
Determination deadline
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Local authority
Blackpool Borough Council

Application overview

Erection of a three storey link extension, fourth floor roof extension and balconies to the former sorting office, single storey and three storey rear extensions to the former Post Office and internal and external alterations to both buildings, following the demolition of the existing fourth floor roof extension to the former sorting office and demolition of various internal walls and structures to the courtyard and roof and use as altered as a hotel with 148 bedrooms with ancillary facilities, associated car parking and access from Edward Street and servicing access from Queen Vera's Road.

Proposal details

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21/0587
Ward
Talbot
Agent
Franklin Ellis

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(FORMER) POST OFFICE, 26-30 ABINGDON STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 1AA

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