Conservation areas in Blackpool
Blackpool Borough Council has 7 conservation areas in planning.data.gov.uk; 2,969 homes inside them have an energy certificate, and 5.8% of those are solid-wall homes without wall insulation. The largest by number of homes is Raikes (1,120). 2 of the areas overlap an Article 4 direction that removes rights for windows, roofs, solar or heat pumps (Raikes, Stanley Park). The council publishes its Article 4 areas on planning.data.gov.uk. EPC register November 2026.
| Conservation area | Homes with EPC | Solid walls, no insulation | Gas boiler | Heat pumps | Listed buildings | Article 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhall | 338 | 13% | 32% | 3 | 0 | other matters only |
| Layton | 555 | 2% | 91% | 0 | 1 | other matters only |
| Marton Moss | 150 | 6% | 89% | 1 | 2 | other matters only |
| North Promenade | 183 | 6% | 36% | 0 | 4 | other matters only |
| Raikes | 1,120 | 2% | 63% | 3 | 3 | removes some rights |
| Stanley Park | 187 | 1% | 81% | 0 | 1 | removes some rights |
| Town Centre | 436 | 16% | 35% | 0 | 20 | other matters only |
Areas with at least 30 homes with an energy certificate have their own page. Areas drawn only as a point in planning.data.gov.uk have no boundary, so no homes are counted. England, all conservation areas: 48.7% solid walls without insulation, 66.4% gas boilers.
What needs planning permission in a conservation area
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