How long do planning decisions take near Blackfell?

The average planning decision time near Blackfell is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Blackfell?

The planning approval rate near Blackfell is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackfell?

The most common type of planning application near Blackfell is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackfell?

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Blackfell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackfell, Tyne and Wear.

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About Blackfell

Blackfell is a village situated within the new town of Washington in Tyne and Wear, England. This area, characterized by its residential developments, presents various planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments and local amenities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £156,198 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackfell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackfell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blackfell.

- 22 Waldridge Close Blackfell Washington NE37 1SU
Non-material amendment to application 22/00225/FUL change of roof design to ground floor extension to rear, from parapet roof to flat roof with drip edge .Boundary wall to ground floor extension to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Blackfell in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Blackfell show an average sale price of £156,198, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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Planning Activity in Blackfell

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Blackfell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blackfell.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackfell were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), advertising consent (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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