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Planning in Blackwater

Approved
85%
56 of 63 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackwater in the last 24 months, from Hart District Council's planning register.

Decided by Hart District CouncilCouncil page

Around Blackwater

Postcode districts

GU17 74 applications in the last 12 monthsGU15 514 applications in the last 12 monthsGU47 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Hart District Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,169. It sits within the Blackwater and Hawley district.

The area around Blackwater has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blackwater, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Blackwater. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (10), amendments (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blackwater?
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Blackwater. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blackwater?
The average planning decision time near Blackwater is 58 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 Blackwater?
The planning approval rate near Blackwater is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blackwater?
The most common type of planning application near Blackwater is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blackwater?
You can search and track planning applications near Blackwater on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.