Blackrock, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackrock, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blackrock are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackrock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackrock.
- 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 Blackrock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Blackrock.
- - Cottles Farm House, Blackrock Lane, Publow, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4JA
Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery details (Bespoke Trigger)), 4 (Glazed link (Bespoke Trigger)), 5 (Solar Panel (Bespoke Trigger)), 6 (Wildlife Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement Scheme (Pre-comm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cottles Farm House , Blackrock Lane, Publow, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS39 4JA
Discharge of conditions 3 (Wildlife Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement Scheme (Pre-commencement)) and 4 (External & Internal Lighting (Bespoke Trigger - requires approval of details prior to insta
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2026-04-08
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A brief summary of Blackrock in Somerset
Blackrock is a settlement located in Somerset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackrock a particularly low-crime area.
Blackrock has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Queen Charlton, Woollard, Pensford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Blackrock includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Blackrock 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 Blackrock
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Blackrock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackrock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Blackrock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Blackrock were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Publow planning applications
- Priest Down planning applications
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- Woollard planning applications
- Norton Malreward planning applications
- The Common planning applications
- Pensford planning applications
- Compton Dando planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.