Blackham, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackham, East Sussex.

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About Blackham

Blackham is a picturesque village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, within the Withyham civil parish. Approximately 5.3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it sits on the East Sussex-Kent border, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.

District: Wealden

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £529,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Sevenoaks
• Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
• LSOA: Sevenoaks 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Blackham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Blackham.

1. - 2 WATCH OAK VILLA, WATCH OAK HILL, BLACKHAM, WITHYHAM, TN3 9TR
   REAR EXTENSIONS AND PORCH ENLARGEMENT
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-20
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2. - WILLETTS FARM, WILLETTS LANE, BLACKHAM, TN3 9TX
   PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INFILLING OVERFLOW LAGOON, RE-PROFILING OF LAND AND RE-SEEDING IT WITH GRASS.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Blackham in East Sussex

Blackham is a picturesque village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, within the Withyham civil parish. Approximately 5.3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it sits on the East Sussex-Kent border, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. It sits within the Wealden district.

Property prices in Blackham show an average sale price of £529,093, 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 Blackham a particularly low-crime area.

Blackham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackham includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Blackham 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 Blackham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blackham.

The most common application types near Blackham were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

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