Catherington, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catherington, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Catherington
Catherington is a semi-rural village located in the East Hampshire district of England, now part of the parish of Horndean. Situated about 1 mile northwest of Horndean and 10 miles north of Portsmouth, this conservation area is home to approximately 3,900 residents. Its close proximity to Cowplain and Clanfield makes it an attractive location for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a community with a distinct rural charm.
District: Horndean
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catherington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catherington.
- 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 Catherington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Catherington.
- - Catherington C Of E Controlled Infant School, Catherington C Of E Controlled Infant School Catherington Lane, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TD
Remove existing external timber canopy (approximately 8x4m) and erect new steel canopy (approximately 9x7m), at the rear of the site
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Catherington C Of E Controlled Infant School, Catherington C Of E Controlled Infant School Catherington Lane, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TD
T1 - Sycamore - crown lift to a height of 5 metres, remove two branches which are within 1.5 metres of school building roof. T2 and T3 - Sycamores - crown lift to a height of 5 metres.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Coach House, Kingscourt School, 182 Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9NJ
T1- Willow - Fell T2 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 4m to suitable side growth points retaining a flowing canopy shape. T3 Sycamore - Pollard at 5m T4 Hawthorn Fell T5 Norway maple- Fell T6 - Hornbeam - N
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-10
View full details - - 13 Southdown Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0ET
Replacement self build dwelling (amended plans showing corrections to DAS, rear dormer and proposed garage rec. 11.12.25)
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 142 White Dirt Lane, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TT
Detached garage to front
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - 13 Southdown Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0ET
Replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Kingscourt School, 182 Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NJ
1No. Cherry tree - Fell 1No. Elm tree, 2No. Sycamore trees and 1No. Unknown species tree. Deadwooding of 1No. Lime tree and 1No. Oak tree. Removal of branch towards school building of 1No. Oak tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - The Creek Cottage, Old Lane, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0TJ
Conversion of hobby room into annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Catherington in Hampshire
Catherington is a semi-rural village located in the East Hampshire district of England, now part of the parish of Horndean. Situated about 1 mile northwest of Horndean and 10 miles north of Portsmouth, this conservation area is home to approximately 3,900 residents. Its close proximity to Cowplain and Clanfield makes it an attractive location for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a community with a distinct rural charm. It sits within the Horndean district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Catherington a particularly low-crime area.
Catherington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horndean, Catherington. 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 Catherington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catherington Down SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Catherington 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 Catherington
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Catherington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Catherington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Catherington were full planning applications (16), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.