BLACKWATER planning approval rate
BLACKWATER ward in Test Valley has a 85.5% approval rate based on 483 planning decisions. Test Valley overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
85.5%
ward approval rate
483
Decisions
413
Approved
70
Refused
91.4%
Test Valley average
BLACKWATER is 5.9 percentage points below the Test Valley average, placing it among the stricter wards in Test Valley. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How BLACKWATER compares
BLACKWATER ward
85.5%
Test Valley overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in BLACKWATER
Demolition of stable, conversion and extension of stables to create two dwelling · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Conversion of car port to garage and erection of fence and gate · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to school learning hub for children w · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Replace conservatory roof, windows and doors · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Siting of 2 holiday cabins and associated change of use of land and parking (ret · Fri 24 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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