How long do planning decisions take near Blackness?

The average planning decision time near Blackness is 46 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackness?

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Blackness, Falkirk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackness, Falkirk.

Falkirk · Scotland · settlement

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About Blackness

Blackness is a quaint village and harbour situated along Blackness Bay, an inlet of the Firth of Forth in Scotland. Located within the Falkirk council area, it lies 3.4 miles east-southeast of Bo'ness, 5 miles west-northwest of South Queensferry, and 3.8 miles northeast of Linlithgow. Once part of the historic county of West Lothian, Blackness is an area of interest for planning applications due to its coastal location and proximity to key towns.

Population: 135

District: Falkirk

Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk

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Area Information

Admin district: West Lothian
Parliamentary constituency: Bathgate and Linlithgow
LSOA: Linlithgow Bridge South West

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blackness.

- Public Convenience The Square Blackness
Alterations and Change of Use from Public Toilets to Form Shop (Class 1A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Falkirk | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Blackness in Falkirk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackness a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackness planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.falkirk.gov.uk. 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 Blackness

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blackness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackness were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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