Blackhall Rocks, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackhall Rocks, County Durham.
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About Blackhall Rocks
Blackhall Rocks is a coastal village located in County Durham, North East England, positioned along the A1086 between Horden and Hartlepool. Nestled just south of Blackhall Colliery, it is commonly known as "The Rocks" among locals. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to transport links and coastal development opportunities.
District: Monk Hesleden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hartlepool
- Parliamentary constituency: Hartlepool
- LSOA: Hartlepool 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Blackhall Rocks.
- [Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackhall Rocks.
- 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 Blackhall Rocks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Blackhall Rocks.
- - Phoenix Service Station Coast Road Blackhall Rocks Hartlepool TS27 4AQ
Change of use to store parked cars in association with the garage and erect a 2.4m fence along the rear and side boundary of the site (part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Blackhall Rocks in County Durham
Blackhall Rocks is a coastal village located in County Durham, North East England, positioned along the A1086 between Horden and Hartlepool. Nestled just south of Blackhall Colliery, it is commonly known as "The Rocks" among locals. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to transport links and coastal development opportunities. It sits within the Monk Hesleden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackhall Rocks a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blackhall Rocks includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast, Northumbria Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackhall Rocks 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.
Planning Activity in Blackhall Rocks
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Blackhall Rocks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackhall Rocks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 125 days, decisions near Blackhall Rocks take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blackhall Rocks were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- High Hesleden planning applications
- Blackhall Colliery planning applications
- Monk Hesleden planning applications
- Hart planning applications
- Hesleden planning applications
- Crimdon Park planning applications
- Hart Station planning applications
- West View planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.