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Planning in Bentley

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bentley in the last 24 months, from East Hampshire District Council's planning register.

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About Bentley

Bentley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of England, covering 2,299 acres (9.30 km²) and maintaining its historical charm since 1875. Positioned north of the A31 road between Farnham and Alton, it lies approximately five miles southwest of Farnham and six miles northeast of Alton. The village is conveniently served by Bentley railway station, situated about a mile to the south, providing access to the surrounding areas and nearby Alice Holt Forest. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,404 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.

The area around Bentley has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bentley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bentley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bentley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), outline applications (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bentley?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bentley. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bentley?
The average planning decision time near Bentley is 85 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 Bentley?
The planning approval rate near Bentley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bentley?
The most common type of planning application near Bentley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bentley?
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