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Planning in Blackdown

Only 1 decision near Blackdown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackdown in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Blackdown

Postcode districts

DT8 95 applications in the last 12 monthsTA20 132 applications in the last 12 monthsTA18 80 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Blackdown

Blackdown is a quaint village located within the Broadwindsor parish in west Dorset, England. Positioned 7 miles west of Beaminster along the B3165 road, it boasts a small community with a population of 128 as recorded in the 2001 Census. This rural setting may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 128. It sits within the Broadwindsor district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blackdown area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blackdown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Blackdown has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackdown planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.blackdown.co.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blackdown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Blackdown.

The most common types were outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackdown?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Blackdown.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackdown?
The most common type of planning application near Blackdown is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackdown?
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