Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations for the acquisition were approved.
summary: The decision involves the freehold acquisition of a property in Blackpool for redevelopment purposes.
topline: The Director of Place has decided to acquire a property in Blackpool for redevelopment purposes.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the acquisition of private property for redevelopment, which could impact local residents and businesses.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses in the area"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3730
Decision Maker: Director of Place
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To consider the freehold acquisition of 2 Grasmere Road, Blackpool FY1 5JU, as registered under HM Land Registry Title Number: LAN61301 (the “Property”).
Content: To consider the freehold acquisition of 2 Grasmere Road, Blackpool FY1 5JU, as registered under HM Land Registry Title Number: LAN61301 (the “Property”). To proceed with the acquisition of the Property and authorise the Head of Legal Services to enter into any legal documentation relating to the acquisition of the Property. The acquisition will be under section 227 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("the 1990 Act") for the purpose of facilitating the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on or in relation to the Property. The Council’s intention in acquiring the Property under section 227 of the 1990 Act is to enable the operation of powers under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 ("the 2016 Act") for planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of redevelopment.
Date of Decision: August 14, 2026