How long do planning decisions take near Alverstoke?

The average planning decision time near Alverstoke is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alverstoke?

The planning approval rate near Alverstoke is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alverstoke?

The most common type of planning application near Alverstoke is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alverstoke?

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Alverstoke, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alverstoke, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Alverstoke

Alverstoke is a coastal village located in the borough of Gosport, Hampshire, England. Spanning from Fort Blockhouse to Browndown Battery, it lies approximately 0.5 miles east of Stokes Bay and is positioned near the head of a creek that extends westward from Portsmouth Harbour. This picturesque setting makes Alverstoke an area of interest for planning applications, particularly those related to coastal development and community enhancements.

District: Gosport

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,091 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gosport
Parliamentary constituency: Gosport
LSOA: Gosport 005C

Crime Statistics

51 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 21
other-theft: 8
burglary: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 4
drugs: 4
public-order: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alverstoke.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alverstoke.

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 Alverstoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Alverstoke.

- 77 Village Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LE
FELLING OF 1NO. PEAR TREE, 1NO. FIG TREE AND 1NO. APPLE TREE AND LOPPING OF 1NO. CONIFER TREE (CONSERVATION AREA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 22 Ashburton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LJ
CROWN REDUCTION BY 1.5M TO 2NO. BAY TREES AND 1NO. PITTOSPORUM TREE (CONSERVATION AREA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gosport | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Thalassa Nursing Home 79 Western Way Gosport Hampshire PO12 2NF
ERECTION OF TWO-STOREY EXTENSION TO THE NORTH ELEVATION TO PROVIDE 8NO. ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND A NEW COMMUNAL DAY SPACE, AND LANDSCAPING ENHANCEMENTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gosport | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Alverstoke County Infant School Ashburton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LH
CROWN REDUCTION BY 33% TO 1NO. MULBERRY TREE (CONSERVATION AREA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gosport | Date: 2025-06-25
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- 1 Palmerston Way Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LY
INSTALLATION OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV ARRAY WITHIN REAR GARDEN
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gosport | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 3C Ashburton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LH
POLLARDING AND PRUNING TO PREVIOUS POINTS TO 1NO. POPLAR TREE AND PRUNING TO PREVIOUS POINTS TO 1 ALDER TREE (CONSERVATION AREA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gosport | Date: 2024-10-11
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- 27 Palmerston Way Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LY
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (PLANS) OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00395/FULL FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY AND THREE-STORE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gosport | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Alverstoke in Hampshire

Property prices in Alverstoke show an average sale price of £231,091, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Alverstoke area recorded 51 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Alverstoke has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stokes Bay, Anglesey and Alverstoke, Bury Road. 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 Alverstoke includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Browndown SSSI, Portsmouth Harbour SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Portsmouth Harbour; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Portsmouth Harbour. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Alverstoke

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Alverstoke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alverstoke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Alverstoke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Alverstoke were tree works (14), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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