Avon, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Avon, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Avon are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Avon

Sopley is a quaint village and civil parish situated within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Nestled along the historic route from Christchurch to Ringwood on the east bank of the River Avon, Sopley encompasses the hamlets of Shirley, Avon, and Ripley, extending east to Thorny Hill. With a rural character and fewer than 300 homes, the parish had a population of 1,028 as of the 2021 census, making it a serene location for potential planning applications.

District: Sopley

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Area Information

• Admin district: New Forest
• Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
• LSOA: New Forest 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Avon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Avon.

1. - THE OLD CART SHED, COURT FARM, RINGWOOD ROAD, AVON, SOPLEY BH23 7BG
   Demolition of the existing barn; replacement with a new building to be used for commercial space (Class E (g) (retrospective)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Avon in Hampshire

Sopley is a quaint village and civil parish situated within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Nestled along the historic route from Christchurch to Ringwood on the east bank of the River Avon, Sopley encompasses the hamlets of Shirley, Avon, and Ripley, extending east to Thorny Hill. With a rural character and fewer than 300 homes, the parish had a population of 1,028 as of the 2021 census, making it a serene location for potential planning applications. It sits within the Sopley district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Avon a particularly low-crime area.

Avon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sopley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Avon includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI, River Avon System SSSI, Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI and 1 more; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, Dorset Heaths; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Avon Valley, Dorset Heathlands; 5 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Avon Valley, Dorset Heathlands; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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, Avon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Sopley planning applications
• Ripley planning applications
• North Ripley planning applications
• Winkton planning applications
• Hurn planning applications
• Shirley planning applications
• St Catherine's Hill planning applications
• Bisterne planning applications

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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.
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