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House prices in Winchester City Council: average £463,025, +2.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Winchester City Council received?
Winchester City Council received 2,008 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Winchester City Council take to decide applications?
Winchester City Council takes an average of 71 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 Winchester City Council?
Winchester City Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Winchester City Council?
Submit your representation to Winchester City 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 Winchester City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Winchester City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Winchester City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 472 appeals were lodged against Winchester City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Winchester City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Winchester City Council Planning Authority

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

Winchester City Council oversees the local government district of Winchester, a city in Hampshire, England. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, the council plays a vital role in managing planning applications and developments within this picturesque city.

The council area encompasses 137 towns and villages, including Winchester. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Winchester City Council received 2,008 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were tree works (291), discharge of conditions (242), full planning applications (207). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

472 planning appeals were lodged against Winchester City Council decisions, of which 117 were allowed and 261 were dismissed (31% success rate).

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