Cove, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cove, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cove are administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. View the full Rushmoor Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cove
Cove is a historic village that has evolved into a suburb of Farnborough, situated in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. Located approximately 33 miles southwest of London, Cove is part of the Cove and Southwood ward and is bordered by the villages of Hawley and Southwood, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 6,548
District: Rushmoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,901 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rushmoor
- Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
- LSOA: Rushmoor 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cove.
- 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 Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Cove.
- 26/00350/FUL - 22 Southwood Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JQ
Attic conversion with the addition of front and rear rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/00319/FULPP - 9 Ullswater Avenue Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JR
Erection of first-floor extension over the garage, part conversion of the garage to habitable use and single storey rear/side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 4 Langdale Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LQ
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 11 Southwood Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JG
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (Wooden Pole) outside 11 South
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land Affected By TPO 415V - Between Ively Road, Wisley Gardens And Southern Way Farnborough Hampshire
T1 Oak as per submitted plan (T36 of TPO 415V) on driveway to reduce side canopy back from building by no more than 5 meters. T2 Oak (T38 of TPO 415V) inline with house, reduce side canopy by no more
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 8 Langdale Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LQ
Erection of a first floor extension over existing side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 180 Cove Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0HJ
Erection of detached two-bedroom two-storey dwelling on rear residential garden land
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 15 Ullswater Avenue Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JR
Conversion of garage to create new study
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - 25/00681/CONDPP - 5 Highfield Path Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0HN
Submission of details reserved by condition 5 (ecological enhancement plan) of planning permission 23/00220/FULPP for the erection of side and rear extensions to facilitiate subdivision of single dwel
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 5 Highfield Path Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0HN
Submission of details reserved by condition 5 (ecological enhancement plan) of planning permission 23/00220/FULPP for the erection of side and rear extensions to facilitiate subdivision of single dwel
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 4 Buttermere Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LD
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 6 Kendal Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LB
Erection of a first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 73 West Heath Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 8QX
Erection of two storey side and single storey front extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 5 Coniston Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LF
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Land Affected By TPO 415V - Between Ively Road, Wisley Gardens And Southern Way Farnborough Hampshire
Two Oak trees (T44 and T45 of TPO 415V) at land adjacent 13 Southern Way, crown reduce by no more than 3 metres and create a flowing silhouette
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - 32 Ambleside Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LA
Lawful Development Certificate: Formation of a dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion to habitable rooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - St Hubert 15 Southwood Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JG
Erection of a rear extension to the detached garage with dual pitched and solar PV array
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-03-15
View full details - - 37 - 39 Southwood Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JG
Remove one Conifer (T7 of TPO 115V) as per submitted photos
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2024-08-25
View full details - - St Hubert 15 Southwood Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0JG
Extension to existing garage at the rear with pitched roof to allow for solar PV array, demolition and replacement of existing front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 31 The Lawns Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0RF
Variation of Condition 15 attached to planning permission 93/00008/FUL to allow the conversion of garage into a habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Cove in Hampshire
Cove is a historic village that has evolved into a suburb of Farnborough, situated in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. Located approximately 33 miles southwest of London, Cove is part of the Cove and Southwood ward and is bordered by the villages of Hawley and Southwood, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,548. It sits within the Rushmoor district.
Property prices in Cove show an average sale price of £389,901, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cove a particularly low-crime area.
Cove has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Cove includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eelmoor Marsh SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Cove 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 Cove
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Cove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Cove slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cove were full planning applications (27), tree works (16), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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