What is the planning approval rate near Blackwood?

The planning approval rate near Blackwood is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackwood?

The most common type of planning application near Blackwood is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackwood?

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Blackwood, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackwood, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blackwood are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £227,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Warrington
Parliamentary constituency: Warrington North
LSOA: Warrington 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Blackwood.

- Warrington Borough Council, The Jolly Falstaff Blackbrook Square, Poulton-with-fearnhead, Warrington, WA2 0SP
Demolition of The Jolly Falstaff public house. The building and slab will be removed. Areas around former walls will be made good and the area tarmacked.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Blackwood in Cheshire

Blackwood is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Blackwood show an average sale price of £227,105, 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 Blackwood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolston Eyes SSSI. 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, Blackwood 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 Blackwood

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Blackwood. Of these, 77% were approved.

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 Blackwood.

The most common application types near Blackwood were full planning applications (11), outline applications (9), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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