Bitterne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitterne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Bitterne
Bitterne is an eastern suburb and ward of Southampton, located in Hampshire, England. Known for its residential areas and local amenities, Bitterne offers a mix of urban and suburban living, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments within the Southampton region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
- LSOA: Southampton 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bitterne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bitterne.
- 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 Bitterne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bitterne.
- - 33 Wellington Avenue Southampton SO18 5DB
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 23/01304/FUL to change the external wall material from brick to white render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 6 Aberdour Close Southampton SO18 5PF
T003 - To be felled T002 - dead wood removed
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 192 West End Road Southampton SO18 6PN
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a residential care home (use class C2) for up to 11 residents
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 41 Shrubland Close Southampton SO18 5QQ
T1 Oak - Crown lift over carrigeway to 6.0m. Crown lift over Footway to 3.0m. Prune to give 1.5-2m Clearance from (lamp column and or overhead cables bt /power). Remove epicormic. Remove any dead and
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-09-14
View full details - - 10A Panwell Road Southampton SO18 6BJ
Trim baytree to old points where it was done 2 years ago and has been done on a regular basis every 2 years taking off approximately 2 to 3 feet of young growth all round
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-06-08
View full details - - 10 Panwell Road Southampton SO18 6BJ
Trim baytree to old trim points which was done 2 years ago and has been done on a regular basis every 2 years, approximately 2 to 3 foot of young growth to come off all round.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-06-08
View full details - - 97 West End Road Southampton SO18 6TL
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 23/00174/FUL to omit extension of existing dormer, alterations to roof slope of extension with addition of Velux window and changes to windows/
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 27 Marne Road Southampton SO18 6AH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (part retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 6 Aberdour Close Southampton SO18 5PF
Erection of a single storey rear extension, new first floor side window and roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 130 West End Road Southampton SO18 6BW
T4422 Tree tag: 3094 Hawthorn - Remove all suckers from main stem to canopy at any height. Crown Lift to 3.5m over car park. Crown reduce by 2m all round. T4423 tree tag: 3097 Sycamore - Crown Lift to
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 158 West End Road Southampton SO18 6PL
Erection of a two-storey 3-bedroom detached dwelling to the rear of the existing property with associated parking and cycle storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Bitterne in Hampshire
Bitterne is an eastern suburb and ward of Southampton, located in Hampshire, England. Known for its residential areas and local amenities, Bitterne offers a mix of urban and suburban living, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments within the Southampton region.
Property prices in Bitterne show an average sale price of £310,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bitterne a particularly low-crime area.
Bitterne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Itchen Valley, Orchards Way, West End. 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 Bitterne includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Bitterne
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Bitterne. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bitterne.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Bitterne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bitterne were full planning applications (12), tree works (11), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.