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Planning in West Blackdene

Only 5 decisions near West Blackdene in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Blackdene in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About West Blackdene

West Blackdene is a small village located within the civil parish of Stanhope in County Durham, England, positioned north of the River Wear and across from Ireshopeburn. According to the 2001 census, the village has a population of just 37 residents, making it a tight-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.

Property prices in West Blackdene show an average sale price of £133,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Blackdene is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period (February 2026). This low crime rate contributes to the area's appeal for families and homebuyers.

The area around West Blackdene has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Blackdene 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Blackdene, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near West Blackdene.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Blackdene?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near West Blackdene.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Blackdene?
The most common type of planning application near West Blackdene is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Blackdene?
You can search and track planning applications near West Blackdene on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.