How many planning applications has Eastleigh Borough Council received?

Eastleigh Borough Council received 779 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does Eastleigh Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Eastleigh Borough Council takes an average of 54 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Eastleigh Borough Council?

Eastleigh Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Eastleigh Borough Council?

To object to a Eastleigh Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Eastleigh Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Eastleigh Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Eastleigh Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 390 appeals were lodged against Eastleigh Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Eastleigh Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Eastleigh Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About Eastleigh Borough Council

Eastleigh Borough Council is the local authority for a vibrant area in Hampshire, England, centered around the town of Eastleigh, which also serves as the council's headquarters. The borough encompasses the town of Hedge End and several picturesque villages, contributing to the dynamic South Hampshire urban landscape. For those researching planning applications in the area, Eastleigh offers a diverse range of developments and community projects.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Eastleigh Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Eastleigh Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £360,868 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rushmoor
Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
LSOA: Rushmoor 010D

Crime Statistics

269 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 112
anti-social-behaviour: 41
shoplifting: 32
public-order: 29
other-theft: 12
vehicle-crime: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 9
other-crime: 6
drugs: 5
burglary: 4
possession-of-weapons: 4
robbery: 3

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Eastleigh Borough Council.

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 Eastleigh Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Eastleigh Borough Council

1042 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Eastleigh Borough Council.

Crookham Village (River Hart)
Farnham (River Wey)
Redlands Lane (River Hart)
Tongham (River Blackwater)
Blackwater Bridge (River Blackwater)
Farnborough (River Blackwater)

A brief summary of Eastleigh Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Eastleigh Borough Council area is £360,868, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Eastleigh Borough Council area recorded 269 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 8 designated conservation areas within the Eastleigh Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Bishopstoke, Bursledon Windmill, Gaters Mill and Romill Close at West End, Botley, Hamble, Old Bursledon, Netley Abbey, Orchards Way, West End.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Eastleigh Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Basingstoke Canal 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.

The council area encompasses 1042 towns and villages, including Aldershot, Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Bordon and Eastleigh. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Eastleigh Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Eastleigh Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Eastleigh Borough Council area. Unlike the official Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Eastleigh Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 779 planning applications Eastleigh Borough Council received. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Eastleigh Borough Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

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 in Eastleigh Borough Council were full planning applications (307), tree works (246), discharge of conditions (98). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 76 medium-scale applications, 680 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

390 planning appeals were lodged against Eastleigh Borough Council decisions, of which 94 were allowed and 262 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 451 applications
Refused: 55 applications
Withdrawn: 12 applications
Awaiting decision: 261 applications

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