Blackstone, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackstone, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blackstone are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £309,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackstone.
- 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 Blackstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Blackstone.
- - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Non Material Amendment to planning approval 23/0617/RES (Amend provision of M4(2) accessibility standard from plot 54 to 41)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Conditions 1 (external finished schedule), 5 (air source heat pump), 7 (street lighting), 14 (bin store) and 17 (cycle store) attached to approved planning application 23/0617/RES
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Defibrillator), 11 (LEAP), 15 (Noise Mitigation), 18 (Surface Water Management Plan) and 34 (Footpath) attached to planning approval ref: 21/0097/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 2 Erlestoke Close (Plot 69 Sandbourne Gardens) Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1DY
Construction of conservatory to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Deed of modification to S106 Agreement to update clause 13 mortgagee in possession, reduction of minimum equity share from 25% to 10% and other minor changes to reflect current standard acceptable to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Land At Os 379576 274909 Sandbourne Lane Bewdley Worcestershire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Finished Floor Levels), 4 (Sound Insulation and Noise), 12 (Tree and Biodiversity) and 16 (Parking and Turning Facilities) of planning permission 23/0617/RES
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Discharge of condition 7 (Water efficiency), 17 (SuDS Management), 21 (Foul and Surface Water), 22 (Archaeological Scheme of Investigation), 23 (Site Investigation), 24 (Badger Walk Over), 27 (Botanic
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-07-17
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Submission of reserved matters (scale, layout, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline consent 21/0097/OUT for the erection of 79 dwellings, landscaping, parking and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Land At Os 379586 274992 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings with all matters reserved apart from access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2021-01-28
View full details - - 4 Sandbourne Drive Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1BN
T1 and T2: Fell two dead oak trees to ground level - located in the middle of the plot of land. T3: Fell one willow to ground level. T4: Fell one self-set Acer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-06-08
View full details - - Land At Os 379576 274909 Sandbourne Lane Bewdley Worcestershire
EIA-Screening Opinion for Residential Development (100 units)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-05-21
View full details - - Bewdley High School Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1BL
Proposed erection of free-standing Bat House
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2016-10-07
View full details - - Land At Os 378860 274670 Red Hill Bewdley Worcestershire
Erection of a dwelling (replacement) following demolition of bungalow within curtilage of Grade IIStar listed building (Winterdyne).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2016-09-06
View full details - - Bewdley Cricket Club Lower Park Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DP
Installation of a 21.3m high timber telecoms monopole and associated equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2016-07-20
View full details - - Bewdley High School Stourport Road Bewdley DY121BL
Extension to school hall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2014-06-05
View full details - - The Bewdley School And Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road Bewdley DY121BL
New two storey Science Block and demolition of existing Science Block
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2014-02-17
View full details - - Salantarn Cottage Bewdley Bypass Spring Grove Bewdley DY121LQ
Agricultural shed for storage of machinery used for the upkeep of the land and storage of hay and straw for animal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2012-09-10
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A brief summary of Blackstone in Worcestershire
Blackstone is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.
Property prices in Blackstone show an average sale price of £309,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackstone a particularly low-crime area.
Blackstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bewdley, Ribbesford. 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 Blackstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Devil's Spittleful SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Blackstone 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 Blackstone
In the last 24 months, 135 planning applications were submitted near Blackstone. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Blackstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Blackstone were listed building and heritage (47), full planning applications (35), tree works (22). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 114 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 93 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
Nearby Towns
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