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Planning in Bishop's Waltham

Approved
86%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bishop's Waltham in the last 24 months, from Winchester City Council's planning register.

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About Bishop's Waltham

Bishop's Waltham is a historic market town in Hampshire, located at the source of the River Hamble and bordered by the South Downs National Park. Positioned along a traditional route between Winchester and Portsmouth, it features the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, alongside a charming high street filled with listed buildings housing independent shops. This unique blend of heritage and natural beauty makes it an important area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,957 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Winchester district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bishop's Waltham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bishop's Waltham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bishop's Waltham has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishop's Waltham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hants.org.uk/bishopswalthamparishcouncil/index.html.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bishop's Waltham, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Waltham. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bishop's Waltham?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Waltham. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bishop's Waltham?
The average planning decision time near Bishop's Waltham is 55 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 Bishop's Waltham?
The planning approval rate near Bishop's Waltham is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bishop's Waltham?
The most common type of planning application near Bishop's Waltham is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bishop's Waltham?
You can search and track planning applications near Bishop's Waltham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.