How long do planning decisions take near Blacktown?

The average planning decision time near Blacktown is 66 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 Blacktown?

The planning approval rate near Blacktown is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blacktown?

The most common type of planning application near Blacktown is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blacktown?

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Blacktown, Newport Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blacktown, Newport.

Newport · Wales · settlement

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About Blacktown

Blacktown is a vibrant suburb and commercial hub located 34 km west of Sydney's CBD in New South Wales, Australia. Renowned for its multicultural community, Blacktown offers a diverse environment that may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cardiff
Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff East
LSOA: Cardiff 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blacktown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blacktown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Blacktown.

- Willow Mead Wellfield Road Marshfield Cardiff CF3 2UB
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION WITH NEW DORMER TO ROOF AND NEW RENDER TO EXISTING DWELLING
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Willow Mead Wellfield Road Marshfield Cardiff CF3 2UB
SINGLE STOREY WRAP AROUND EXTENSION WITH NEW DORMER TO ROOF AND NEW RENDER TO EXISTING DWELLING
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Blacktown in Newport

Property prices in Blacktown show an average sale price of £294,249, 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 Blacktown a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Blacktown

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Blacktown. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blacktown.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Blacktown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Blacktown were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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