Alton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Alton are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alton
Alton is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, situated close to the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 19,425, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.
Population: 19,429 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
Website: http://www.alton.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alton.
- 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 Alton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Alton.
- - Solar Farm Developments On Land at Cakers Lane East Worldham & Selborne Road Selborne Alton Hampshire
Adjoining Authority Consultation - East Hampshire District Council (PREAPP-26-079) - Proposed installation of a 49.9MW Solar PV Farm together with ancillary Infrastructure and equipment, landscaping a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - LAND WEST OF MILLFIELD Alton Lane, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 45 dwellings with new vehicular and pedestrian access points, parking, public open space, biodiversity area, landscaping, sustainable urban drain
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Agricultural Building Station Road, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire,
Discharge Condition 4 - Drainage of approved application EHDC-25-0965-PA3Q2
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Allen Gallery, 10 - 12 Church Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2BW
Discharge Condition 5 - Arboricultural of approved application 22966/003 - Redevelopment of the Allen Gallery including internal and external alterations.
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Nationwide Bldg Soc, 29 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1BS
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land West Of Mole House Marsh House Lane, Bentley, Alton, Hampshire,
Erection of a single chalet-style dwelling with associated parking, ASHP, access and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Atticus Holdings Ltd, Atticus House, 2, The Windmills St Mary's Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF
Section 73 to vary condition 3 of prior approval 52213/002 to allow amended parking arrangement, reduction of 13 spaces to 8 spaces and replacing drawing 003 P1 with amended parking plan
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 31 Kingsland Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1LA
Demolition of existing garage and construction of new double garage. New ground floor side extension. Rear flat roof canopy. Internal re-configuration.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Westbrook, 43 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HE
T1 - Yew - Fallen - Remove debris T2 - Fir - Fell T3 - Stump - Reduce to ground level T4 - Fell T5 - Holly - Fallen - Remove debris
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Wheatsheaf 7 Market Square Alton GU34 1HD
East Hampshire District Council - Variation of Premises Licence PL0245
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - MARTIN HOUSE, 49 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HE
T1-Yew reduce lateral growth by 2-3m to leave a crown spread of 4m over 51 Lenten street driveway
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - 53 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HE
T1-Yew, reduce lateral growth over south side by 2-3m to a height of 7m to leave a from spread of 4m
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - 51 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HE
T2- Japanese Cedar - Fell (not TPOd) T3- Yew - Reduce lateral growth by 2-3m from the garden side to a height of 7m to give a crown spread of 3.5m (The tree is located within the applicant/tree owners
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - 1- 12 Church Mews, Alton, GU34 2FF
Removal of the existing double glazed timber windows to all elevations and replacement with new timber framed double glazed windows to match the existing layout.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - FLAT 1 - 8, 13A GOODFELLOW HOUSE High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1FL
Removal of the existing double glazed timber windows to all elevations and replacement with new timber double glazed windows to match the existing layout.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Friends Cottage, 39a Church Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2DA
Change of use from bedsit to office and storage
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Allen Gallery, 10 - 12 Church Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2BW
The proposal is to undertake some modest alterations to the courtyard and garden. The proposed alterations to the building are summarised as follows: Outdoor Seating Area - Install new pergola - Remov
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 81 Ackender Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1JT
Lawful development certificate proposed - Erection of a L-shaped rear roof dormer extension with the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - St Lawrence Vicarage Church Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2BW
T9 Sweet Chestnut - Crown reduction back to previous pruning points, removing approximately 1 - 1.5 metres.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Boss Barber, 30 Normandy Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1BX
Erection of new business signage to front elevation
Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Alton in Hampshire
Alton is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, situated close to the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 19,425, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 19,429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Alton show an average sale price of £435,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alton a particularly low-crime area.
Alton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Anstey, Chawton, The Butts, Alton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alton includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.alton.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alton
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Alton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 7 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alton.
The average decision time of 7 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alton were full planning applications (25), tree works (17), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.