Basingstoke, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
About Basingstoke
Basingstoke, located in south-central England, is the largest town in Hampshire without city status, boasting a population of 107,642 as of 2021. Nestled at the source of the River Loddon and on the western edge of the North Downs, it lies 30 miles northeast of Southampton and 48 miles southwest of London. Basingstoke is part of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane, making it a vital location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 107,355 (2011) · Area: 29.2 km²
District: Basingstoke and Deane
Website: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
- Parliamentary constituency: Basingstoke
- LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 011F
Crime Statistics
408 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 167
- anti-social-behaviour: 47
- other-theft: 36
- public-order: 35
- shoplifting: 33
- criminal-damage-arson: 31
- drugs: 15
- vehicle-crime: 11
- robbery: 8
- other-crime: 8
- burglary: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- bicycle-theft: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Basingstoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Basingstoke.
- 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 Basingstoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Basingstoke.
- - 27 Richmond Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5NX
T1 - Apple fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - St Michaels Rectory Church Street Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7QT
T1 - Yew - Reduction of canopy by 2.5m away from property to provide clearance away from the property and utility wires.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Adelphi Place 49 Church Square Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7SN
Fell Tree 1 - common ash tree with extensive ash dieback symptoms and signs Tree 3 - Reduce height by 4m - requires a height reduction to keep it structurally stable Fell Tree 5 - an ivy clad lawson c
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 9 Flaxfield Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8SE
Retention of dormer windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 1 Crown Heights Alencon Link Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7TN
Display of 3 no. Banners on scaffolding for duration whilst works take place
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 9 Soper Grove Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5PU
Tree is in the front garden of the property. Identified as a flowering almond. The species is too large for its setting and as it matures the canopy is extending further over the footway and the branc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Perran Queen Mary Avenue Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5PE
Single storey rear extension; Internal alterations, partial garage conversion and first floor side extension over garage, PV panels. (Alternative scheme to that approved under: 23/01781/HSE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Basingstoke Bridge Club Maydene Sherborne Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5TG
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and internal alterations and alteration to access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 41 Richmond Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 5NX
T1: Cooper beech - reduce branches by up to 2m to give clearance. The tree was last trimmed in 2018 and we are proposing to take it back to its 2018 size.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Unit 2 22 Wote Street Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7NL
Regularisation of replacement non-illuminated fascia and projecting signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2020-02-14
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A brief summary of Basingstoke in Hampshire
Basingstoke, located in south-central England, is the largest town in Hampshire without city status, boasting a population of 107,642 as of 2021. Nestled at the source of the River Loddon and on the western edge of the North Downs, it lies 30 miles northeast of Southampton and 48 miles southwest of London. Basingstoke is part of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane, making it a vital location for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 107,355 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.
Basingstoke covers an area of approximately 29.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Basingstoke show an average sale price of £404,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Basingstoke area recorded 408 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.
Basingstoke has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fairfields, Basingstoke Town, Brookvale West, South View. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Basingstoke planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.basingstoke.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 Basingstoke
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Basingstoke. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Basingstoke maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Basingstoke were tree works (25), full planning applications (14), advertising consent (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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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.
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