Botley, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Botley, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Botley are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Botley
Botley is a historic village in Hampshire, located around 3 miles east of Southampton, notable for its origins as a natural crossing point for the River Hamble. Officially recognized with a market charter in 1267, the village flourished thanks to its mills and coaching inns, and later gained fame for its strawberry production. Celebrated by 18th-century journalist William Cobbett as "the most delightful village in the world," Botley offers a rich historical backdrop for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 5,100
District: Botley
Website: https://www.botley.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Eastleigh
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamble Valley
- LSOA: Eastleigh 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Botley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Botley.
- 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 Botley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Botley.
- - 9 ALEXANDRA WAY, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2ED
Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 29 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
1no. Saucer Magnolia (T1) – Remove branch rubbing/damaging wall. 1no. Bull Bay Magnolia (T2) – Prune to provide approx 1m clearance from neighbouring property roof and wall. 1no. Lawson Cypres (T3) –
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 34 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
Replacement of front door and door frame with composite unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land At Sherecroft Farm Botley Hill Botley Hampshire
SAP "as built" stage data and a BRE water calculator for the final six plots, 110-115, as required by condition 24.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - UPLANDS FARM, WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing permission O/18/83698 for ‘Outline: Erection of up to 375 no. dwellings, public open space, allotments, drainage, landscaping, other supporting infrastructu
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 10 MAYFAIR COURT, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2GT
Amended specification: T1 oak (tree to rear of No.9) – Crown reduction of 2m in height and 1.5m radial spread, limiting wound size to 75mm diameter. Crownlift to 4m all round primarily by pruning of s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - HINDON, 44 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
1no. Oak (in the back of the garden, bordering the allotments) - Fell due to poor condition (dying) and beginning to lean over the fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 106 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 2 ALEXANDRA WAY, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2ED
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development: Enlarged rear facing dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - THE BREWERY BAR, 10 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Installation of 1no. externally illuminated projecting sign, 1no. wall mounted lettering and 2no. non illuminated wall mounted signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land At Sherecroft Farm Botley Hill Botley Hampshire
Original Application 20/00494/FUL Variation of Condition 4 (approved Plans) to include wheelchair accessable housing for plot s 112 and 115. Change of external elevations for plots 32, 35, 38, 59 and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 19 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EB
Listed Building Application to replace concrete driveway and side path with paving (stable type pavers/cobblestone/hard bricks) and extend and replace existing front brickwall with traditional flemish
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 34 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
2no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown reduction of 1.2m to remove the conflict with the overhead powerlines to the property & neighbours properties. 1no. Conifer (T3) - Crown reduction of approximately
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - UPLANDS FARM, WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Reserved Matters for the construction of 3no. noise bunds and associated acoustic fencing phase of Outline Planning Approval O/18/83698 for the erection of up to 375 no. dwellings, public open space,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - UPLANDS FARM, WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Discharge of Conditions 4 (heritage), 5 (landscaping/LEMP), 7 (arboriculture), 9 (construction), 11 (noise and vibration), 12 (dust), 16 (site investigations), 27 (detailed landscaping) for the Noise
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 9 TWIN OAKS, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2BF
1no. Willow (T1) - Re-pollard by 3 to 4m to previous pruning point. 1no. Walnut (T2) - Reduce by 2m to the previous pruning points. 1no. Hazel (T3) - Reduce back to the boundary line 1m. 1no. Yew (T4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - THE OLD STABLES, 7 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EB
Listed building application for the change of use from Offices (Class E) to 1no. 2 bed dwelling. No external changes are proposed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - HINDON, 44 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AA
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions with alterations to the fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - THE OLD STABLES, 7 WINCHESTER STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EB
Change of use from Offices Class E to a 2bed 4person dwelling Class C3. The dwelling exceeds the national standards.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Land identified for the biodiversity enhancement zone within the wider Botley Fields development. , Land north and east of Winchester Street, Eastleigh, SO30 2AA
Part Discharge of Conditions 4 (heritage statement), 7 (arboricultural assessment), 16 (contaminated land) and 27 (landscape scheme), relating to biodiversity enhancement zone of outline permission re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Botley in Hampshire
Botley is a historic village in Hampshire, located around 3 miles east of Southampton, notable for its origins as a natural crossing point for the River Hamble. Officially recognized with a market charter in 1267, the village flourished thanks to its mills and coaching inns, and later gained fame for its strawberry production. Celebrated by 18th-century journalist William Cobbett as "the most delightful village in the world," Botley offers a rich historical backdrop for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,100. It sits within the Botley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Botley a particularly low-crime area.
Botley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Botley. 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 Botley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. 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, Botley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.botley.com/. 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 Botley
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Botley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Botley.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Botley were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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