How long do planning decisions take near Blackfort?

The average planning decision time near Blackfort is 185 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 Blackfort?

The planning approval rate near Blackfort is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackfort?

The most common type of planning application near Blackfort is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackfort?

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Blackfort, Omagh Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackfort, Omagh.

Omagh · Northern Ireland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Fermanagh and Omagh
Parliamentary constituency: West Tyrone
LSOA: Omagh_H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackfort.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackfort based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blackfort.

- Land 30m NE of 8 Letfern Rd, Tattyreagh
Dwelling & Garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Fermanagh and Omagh | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Blackfort in Omagh

Blackfort is a settlement located in Omagh, Northern Ireland.

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

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Planning Activity in Blackfort

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blackfort. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 185 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 Blackfort.

With an average of 185 days, decisions near Blackfort take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Blackfort were outline applications (1).

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