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Planning in Blackness

Approved
90%
63 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackness in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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About Blackness

Blackness is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

The area around Blackness has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackness 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 Blackness, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Blackness. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27), tree works (20), outline applications (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackness?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Blackness. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blackness?
The average planning decision time near Blackness is 56 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 Blackness?
The planning approval rate near Blackness is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackness?
The most common type of planning application near Blackness is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackness?
You can search and track planning applications near Blackness on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.