Plans lodged for former BHS building now occupied by B&M Bargains

The site is central to the busy shopping district
By Shelagh Parkinson
Published 2nd May 2024, 15:24 BST
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Plans have been lodged with Blackpool Council to use a town centre building to display banner adverts.

Artist’s impression of the proposals (credit BlowUPMedia)Artist’s impression of the proposals (credit BlowUPMedia)
Artist’s impression of the proposals (credit BlowUPMedia)

If the application is approved, it would see the former BHS building, now mainly occupied by B&M Bargains, display the banners promoting tourism events, products and services in the main shopping area. It would also be a throwback to former times when the building was previously used to display advertising.

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Documents submitted with the application (24/0231) say: “The site location is the central shopping area of Blackpool town centre, a vibrant and busy shopping centre.

“The site owned by Blackpool Retail Estates comprises the former British Home Stores (BHS) building, a two-storey building positioned on an island site bounded by Church Street, Market Street and Corporation Street and occupied by a range of shops and services with on-site car parking.”

The framed posters would not be illuminated and would change from time to time to provide information.

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