Emsworth, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Emsworth, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
About Emsworth
Emsworth is a picturesque town located in the Borough of Havant, Hampshire, on England's south coast, near the West Sussex border. Nestled at the northern end of Chichester Harbour, this charming area is conveniently situated between Portsmouth and Chichester, making it a key spot for those interested in local planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £489,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havant
- Parliamentary constituency: Havant
- LSOA: Havant 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Emsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Emsworth.
- 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 Emsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Emsworth.
- - 21 St James Road, Emsworth, PO10 7DN
Single storey rear extension, installation of new dormer window to rear elevation to create habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 60 Christopher Way, Emsworth, PO10 7QZ
Proposals include: Two storey side extension and new front entrance porch. To remove existing conservatory and replace with a new single storey rear extension. Additional alterations to doors and wind
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land West of Coldharbour Farm Road, Emsworth, PO10 7XA
Variation of Condition 2 and Condition 17 of planning permission APP/19/01226 to regularise minor adjustments required by the S278 Technical Approval Process.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 95 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7PQ
Change of use class E (Drinking Establishment), with guest rooms and ancillary manager accommodation to use Class C3 Residential to provide 6No. self-contained flats with internal and external alterat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 82 Horndean Road, Emsworth, PO10 7PU
Two storey side extension with roof conversion to include rear dormer and front roof windows, and single storey front extension. New render to external walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 10 Shipwrights Close, Emsworth, PO10 7FE
Confirmation that financial charges have been discharged and paid in full - Land Charges register updated.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 5 Christopher Way, Emsworth, PO10 7QZ
Proposed changes to windows, door and external materials to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Trees rear of 3 Acorn Grove, Emsworth, PO10 7FQ
1No English Oak (marked on map as T1): Height is currently 20m with a crown Spread of 18m. Works to reduce the crown by 3m all round in both height and lateral spread. Height to be reduced to 17m and
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 30 Christopher Way, Emsworth, PO10 7QZ
Fell 1No Oak (T1). Subject to TPO 0475.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 2 Seagull Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7QH
Application for variation of condition 6 relating to access to unit 8 of Planning Permission APP/22/00155.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 11 Record Road, Emsworth, PO10 7NS
Two-storey rear and side extensions and alterations to the fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-06-24
View full details - - 44 New Brighton Road, Emsworth, PO10 7QR
Demolish existing single storey rear extension and replace with a new single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing garage and construction of a replacement single storey side extension to crea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Emsworth in Hampshire
Emsworth is a picturesque town located in the Borough of Havant, Hampshire, on England's south coast, near the West Sussex border. Nestled at the northern end of Chichester Harbour, this charming area is conveniently situated between Portsmouth and Chichester, making it a key spot for those interested in local planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Emsworth show an average sale price of £489,875, 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 Emsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Emsworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Westbourne. 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 Emsworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chichester Harbour SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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, Emsworth 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 Emsworth
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Emsworth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Emsworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Emsworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Emsworth were full planning applications (22), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 45 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.