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House prices in Havant Borough Council: average £315,820, -1.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Havant Borough Council received?
Havant Borough Council received 732 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Havant Borough Council take to decide applications?
Havant Borough Council takes an average of 91 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 Havant Borough Council?
Havant Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Havant Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Havant Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Havant Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Havant Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Havant Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 172 appeals were lodged against Havant Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Havant Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Havant Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Havant Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Havant Borough Council serves a diverse local government district in Hampshire, England, encompassing towns and villages such as Bedhampton, Cowplain, Emsworth, Hayling Island, Purbrook, Waterlooville, and Widley. Positioned between Portsmouth and the West Sussex border, the borough features a semi-urban landscape that plays a significant role in regional planning and development, making it a key area for those researching planning applications.

The council area encompasses 32 towns and villages, including Emsworth and Havant. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Havant Borough Council received 732 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (257), tree works (168), discharge of conditions (67). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

172 planning appeals were lodged against Havant Borough Council decisions, of which 33 were allowed and 119 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Havant Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Havant Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.