How many planning applications has Hart District Council received?

Hart District Council received 1,237 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Hart District Council take to decide planning applications?

Hart District Council takes an average of 51 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 Hart District Council?

Hart District Council approves 88% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Hart District Council planning applications?

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

How do I object to a planning application in Hart District Council?

To object to a Hart District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Hart District 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 Hart District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Hart District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Hart District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 714 appeals were lodged against Hart District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Hart District Council Planning Applications

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

Region: South East

About Hart District Council

Hart District Council, located in Hampshire, England, oversees the vibrant area named after the River Hart. The council's headquarters are in Fleet, and the district encompasses the towns of Blackwater and Yateley, along with a variety of villages and picturesque rural landscapes, making it a notable region for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Hart District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hart District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Hart District 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 011C

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 Hart District 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 Hart District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Hart District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Hart District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Hart District 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 Hart District Council

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

The Hart District 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 is 1 designated conservation area within the Hart District 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: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Hart District 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 Hart District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Hart District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Hart District Council area. Unlike the official Hart District 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 Hart District 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 Hart District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,237 planning applications Hart District Council received. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Hart District Council.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Hart District Council were tree works (333), full planning applications (201), discharge of conditions (139). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 16 medium-scale applications, 1,008 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

714 planning appeals were lodged against Hart District Council decisions, of which 214 were allowed and 409 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 350 applications
Refused: 30 applications
Withdrawn: 17 applications
Awaiting decision: 840 applications

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