Search Chawton planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Chawton · updated daily · East Hampshire District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- The Dower House Winchester Road Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SBAwaiting decisionTo dismantle T3 evergreen oak tree to ground level due to significant decay and rot present at the base of the tree, resulting in severely compromised structural integrity. Given the trees condition and its location within a high risk area, next to a nursery school, removal to ground level is considered the safest and most appropriate course of action to mitigate the risk of tree or stem failure. Two recent split stems have already recently occurred, which the council are aware of. Replacement tree to be planted in proximity as per councils recommendation. The tree is marked as T3 on attached sketch plan, TPO number EH895(12)Tree Preservation OrderReceived 15 Oct 2026SDNP/26/03990/TPO
- Prowtings Winchester Road, Alton, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SDApprovedX3 Trees Requiring work Tree 1 - Lime - to be felled - new tree can be planted in its place. Tree 2 - Lime - Reduce height by 30% including cutting back overhanging branches from boundary affecting cottage next door. Tree 3 - Copper Beech - Crown reduction by 30%Trees in a conservation area applicationsReceived week of 27 Jul 2026EHDC-26-0823-TCA
- St Nicholas Church Gosport Road Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SJAwaiting decisionYew located next to the entrance of the church. Reduce in height by 2m and reducing lateral spread by up to 3m to create a natural canopy.Received 5 May 2026SDNP/26/01416/TCA
- The Courtyard Gosport Road Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SJApprovedWheeping Willow - Re-pollardReceived 15 Apr 2026Decided 22 May 2026SDNP/26/01457/TCA
- 22 Bracher Close, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1UZWorks to tree(s) T1 - Beech. T2 - Beech. T3 - LarchTree Preservation OrderReceived 30 Mar 2026EHDC-26-0324-TPO
Planning in Chawton
Only 6 decisions near Chawton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chawton in the last 24 months, from East Hampshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Chawton
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GU34 404 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Hampshire District Council
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About Chawton
Chawton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England, nestled within the South Downs National Park. Renowned as the final residence of acclaimed author Jane Austen, who lived there for eight years, Chawton offers a rich historical context for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 545 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chawton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chawton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chawton has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chawton 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.
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In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Chawton.
The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).