Blackwater, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackwater, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blackwater are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blackwater
Blackwater is a town located in the Hart District of Hampshire, England, and is part of the Farnborough/Aldershot Built-up Area. Situated approximately 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of London, it is nearly contiguous with Camberley, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region.
Population: 7,169
District: Blackwater and Hawley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hart
- Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
- LSOA: Hart 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackwater.
- 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 Blackwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Blackwater.
- 26/01091/PDTEL · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Hawley Memorial Hall Hawley Green Blackwater Camberley GU17 9BW
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Hawley Memorial Hall Hawley Green Blackwater Camberley GU17 9BW
Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/00913/CA · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Hawley Farm House Hawley Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9ED
G1. - Fir/Leylandii - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Hawley Farm House Hawley Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9ED
G1. - Fir/Leylandii - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/00896/HOU · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - 18 Hawthorne Crescent Blackwater Camberley GU17 9DY
Demolition of utility room and erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 18 Hawthorne Crescent Blackwater Camberley GU17 9DY
Demolition of utility room and erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/0397/GPS - Gbc Uk Ltd Glebeland Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3DB
Application under Class J, Part 14, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for PV solar installation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 2 Sheraton Close Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9AZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 4 Pine Drive Blackwater Camberley GU17 9BG
30 minute meeting on site and written response - replacement of carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 52 The Glebe Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9BA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed conversion of garage into habitable accommodation to include the replacement of the garage door with a window
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Advertising Right 2706 0015 On Bus Shelter Outside Royal Swan London Road Blackwater Camberley
Double-sided digital displays to replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet bus shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Hawley Farm House Hawley Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9ED
Non-Material Amendment (Section 96A Application) for the addition of rooflights to roofs of 2 x new dwellings pursuant to planning 20/02024/FUL - Refurbishment of existing four bedroom farm house and
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Hawley Farm House Hawley Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9ED
Details pursuant to condition 2 (approved plans) and 5 (external materials 2 dwellings) of Planning Permission 20/02024/FUL Refurbishment of existing four bedroom farm house and a single storey rear e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Flat 1 16 Rosemary Lane Blackwater Camberley GU17 0LS
Intention to install above-ground cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Westwinds Vicarage Road Blackwater Camberley GU17 9BE
Intention to install above-ground cabinet
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 1 Thornfield Green Blackwater Camberley GU17 9EY
Intention to install above-ground cabinet
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 11 Kingsway Blackwater Camberley GU17 0JW
Intention to install above-ground cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Lidl 21 London Road Blackwater Camberley GU17 9AP
Variation of Condition 8 (service operational plan) attached to Planning Permission 17/02645/FUL dated 24/05/2018 - Demolition of No.1 Green Lane. Erection of an extension to the existing A1 retail fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 17 Green Lane Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9DG
T1 - Oak - Crown reduction back to previous reduction points (approximatley 2-3 m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 5 Park Place Hawley Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9EG
Removal of storage area to allow for a larger study and additional window pursuant to 24/01226/HOU Demolition of detached garage and erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hart | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Blackwater in Hampshire
Blackwater is a town located in the Hart District of Hampshire, England, and is part of the Farnborough/Aldershot Built-up Area. Situated approximately 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of London, it is nearly contiguous with Camberley, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,169. It sits within the Blackwater and Hawley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackwater a particularly low-crime area.
Blackwater has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, RMA (Former) Staff College and London Road, Camberley. 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 Blackwater includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Valley SSSI, Castle Bottom to Yateley and Hawley Commons SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Blackwater 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 Blackwater
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Blackwater. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Blackwater maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blackwater were full planning applications (12), outline applications (10), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 56 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 25 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
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