Blackdown, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackdown, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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.

Population: 128

District: Broadwindsor

Website: http://www.blackdown.co.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 019C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackdown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackdown.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blackdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blackdown.

- Causeway Farm, Blackdown, BROADWINDSOR
Erect extension to form dry store
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2000-02-15
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A brief summary of Blackdown in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackdown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackdown includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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