Bossington, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bossington, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bossington are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bossington
Bossington is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, situated approximately 7 miles north of Romsey along the picturesque River Test. With a small population of just 41 residents as recorded in the 2001 census, this charming locality offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its tranquil rural character and close-knit community.
Population: 49 (2021)
District: Test Valley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bossington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bossington.
- 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 Bossington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Bossington.
- - Bossington Estate Horsebridge Road Broughton Hampshire
Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural building for machinery storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Bossington House Pittleworth Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
Demolition of an existing single storey side extension, erection of a new single storey extension and some minor internal and external alterations to the main manor house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Bossington House Pittleworth Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
Demolition of an existing single storey side extension, erection of a new single storey extension and some minor internal and external alterations to the main manor house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Bossington Estate Horsebridge Road Broughton Hampshire
Application to determine if prior approval is required for an agricultural building for machinery storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Millbank Horsebridge Road Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
T1 - Willow - Reduce by up to 3m back to old reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - Bossington House Pittleworth Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
Infill windows, relocate pipework and internal alterations including addition of bathroom, reopening doorway, re-instatement of casement doors and joinery, amending opening in kitchen, removal of part
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 19 Houghton Corner Horsebridge Road Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
Conversion and alteration of outbuilding to form ancillary annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 11 Houghton Farm Close Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6FB
G1 - 4 x Lime - Remove second stem (as per marked sketch plan), crown reduction by 2m and crown lift of 6m. T2 - Lime - Crown lift 8m, removing the first 3 branches back to source, and small eastern s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Faithfuls Drove Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
T1, T2 - Ash - Reduce to no less than 5m from ground level, T3 - Maple - Reduce by up to 3m from top height, T4 - Beech - reduce by up to 3m from extremities, T5 - Ash - Reduce to a frame 5m from grou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Georges Horsebridge Road Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
T1 - Pseudo Acacia - Crown reduction of around 3-4m to reduce the stress to large branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 16 Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
Alterations to windows/doors on front and rear elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Georges Horsebridge Road Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LY
Removal of a Eucalyptus that has died over winter
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 12 Houghton Farm Close Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6FB
T1 - Lime - Crown lift 5m from ground level, crown reduce north-eastern canopy by 1m, cuts no greater than 35mm, crown thin remaining canopy by 15%, major deadwood and remove epicormic regrowth. T2 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-02-03
View full details - - 12 Houghton Farm Close Houghton Stockbridge SO20 6FB
Trees highlighted pink on Site Plan P651/1 to be crown lifted up to 4 metres and remove epicormic growth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2021-09-28
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Faithfuls Drove Houghton SO20 6LT
Ash (T1) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2019-10-01
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Faithfuls Drove Houghton SO20 6LT
3X Scots pine (T1) - Fell Spruce (T2) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2019-09-18
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Faithfuls Drove Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
T1 Lime - Raise crown up to 4m. T2 Shelterbelt of trees - Reduce lateral growth to give 2.5m clearance. T3 Shelterbelt of trees - Reduce to 3m. T4 Norway Spruce - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2016-09-12
View full details - - Thatch Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
Erection of a new 3 bay garage on the site of an existing derelict garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2015-03-26
View full details - - Thatch Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
Demolition of existing derelict garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2015-03-26
View full details - - Lavender Cottage/Thatch Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LT
T1 - Willow - re-pollard, T2 - Acer Negundo - Remove, T3 - Conifer - Remove, T4 - Sycamore - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2015-01-12
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A brief summary of Bossington in Hampshire
Bossington is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, situated approximately 7 miles north of Romsey along the picturesque River Test. With a small population of just 41 residents as recorded in the 2001 census, this charming locality offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its tranquil rural character and close-knit community. The settlement has a population of approximately 49 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bossington a particularly low-crime area.
Bossington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Houghton and Bossington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bossington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mottisfont Bats SSSI, River Test SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mottisfont Bats. 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, Bossington 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 Bossington
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bossington. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Bossington.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bossington were full planning applications (13), tree works (12), listed building and heritage (11). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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