Bitterne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitterne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bitterne are administered by Eastleigh Borough Council. View the full Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Eastleigh
- Parliamentary constituency: Eastleigh
- LSOA: Eastleigh 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
10 planning applications found near Bitterne.
- - 199 West End Road Southampton SO18 6QN
New growth on overhanging branches into drive - 12 inches to be cut on the longest growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/00150/TPO - 199 West End Road Southampton SO18 6QN
New growth on overhanging branches into drive - 12 inches to be cut on the longest growth.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 13 Somerton Avenue Southampton SO18 5BZ
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 22/01191/FUL for addition of 2x roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00556/NMA - 13 Somerton Avenue Southampton SO18 5BZ
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 22/01191/FUL for addition of 2x roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00124/TPO - 242 West End Road Southampton SO18 6PN
T1 (T2-013) is an Oak tree in location what3word lamp.spark.page, (grid SU 46021 13834) it is located north of the property 242 west end road. - The tree requires a crown reduction of between 4m & 5m
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bitterne 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.
Planning Activity in Bitterne
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Bitterne. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bitterne were tree works (9), outline applications (7), full planning applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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