Blakedown, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blakedown, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Blakedown
Blakedown is a village located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, situated along the A456. The village experienced significant agricultural and industrial growth in the 19th century, particularly following enclosures and the arrival of the railway. Today, Blakedown functions primarily as a residential community, serving as a dormitory for nearby Kidderminster and the larger cities of Birmingham and Worcester, making it a key area for planning applications related to housing and transport infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £283,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blakedown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blakedown.
- 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 Blakedown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Blakedown.
- - 57 Birmingham Road Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JW
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer, including alterations to the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 Swan Close Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JT
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 15 Brookside Way Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3NE
Conifer Tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 Churchill Lane Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3NB
Enlargement of a dwellinghouse (bungalow) by construction of additional storey
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 17 Birmingham Road Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JD
Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Springbrook House Forge Lane Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JF
Retrospective application for part demolition, extensions and alterations to Coach House to create incidental accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 33 Lynwood Drive Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JZ
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval 24/0045/HOU to render external walls of proposed extension & Existing Dwelling(Colour to be Off White / Cream) as well as omit proposed Window to Side Eleva
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Land To The Rear 5 Mill Lane Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire
Variation to Condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission: 21/0598/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 12 Mill Close Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3NQ
Reduction of the overall height and canopy of the tree to include a crown lift, to afford more light to No. 12 and adjacent properties.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land To The Rear 5 Mill Lane Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire
Discharge of condition 18 (air source heat pumps) of Planning Application 21/0598/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 49 Birmingham Road Blakedown Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JW
Erection of single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2022-12-31
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A brief summary of Blakedown in Worcestershire
Blakedown is a village located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, situated along the A456. The village experienced significant agricultural and industrial growth in the 19th century, particularly following enclosures and the arrival of the railway. Today, Blakedown functions primarily as a residential community, serving as a dormitory for nearby Kidderminster and the larger cities of Birmingham and Worcester, making it a key area for planning applications related to housing and transport infrastructure.
Property prices in Blakedown show an average sale price of £283,119, 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 Blakedown a particularly low-crime area.
Blakedown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Churchill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Blakedown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hurcott and Podmore Pools SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Blakedown 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 Blakedown
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Blakedown. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Blakedown.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blakedown were full planning applications (7), outline applications (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stakenbridge planning applications
- Churchill planning applications
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- Iverley planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.