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Planning in Blackhill

Approved
100%
21 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackhill in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Blackhill

Blackhill is a settlement located in County Durham, England. It sits within the County Durham district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blackhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Blackhill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackhill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blackhill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Blackhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackhill?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Blackhill. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blackhill?
The average planning decision time near Blackhill is 61 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 Blackhill?
The planning approval rate near Blackhill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackhill?
The most common type of planning application near Blackhill is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Blackhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.