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Planning in Blackmore

Approved
89%
40 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackmore in the last 24 months, from Brentwood Borough Council's planning register.

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About Blackmore

Blackmore is a picturesque village in Essex, situated about 3 miles east of Chipping Ongar and 4 miles north of Brentwood. It falls within the parish of Blackmore, Hook End, and Wyatts Green in the Brentwood district, and is part of the Brentwood & Ongar parliamentary constituency. As of 2018, the village had an estimated population of 826, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,087 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brentwood district.

The area around Blackmore has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackmore 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brentwood-council.gov.uk/index.php?cid=102.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blackmore, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Blackmore. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (6). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackmore?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Blackmore. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blackmore?
The average planning decision time near Blackmore is 79 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 Blackmore?
The planning approval rate near Blackmore is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackmore?
The most common type of planning application near Blackmore is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackmore?
You can search and track planning applications near Blackmore on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.