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Planning in Fawley

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fawley in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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About Fawley

Fawley is a village and civil parish located in Hampshire, England, on the western shore of the Solent, approximately 7 miles south of Southampton. Nestled within the New Forest, Fawley is home to the Fawley Refinery, the largest facility of its kind in the UK, operated by ExxonMobil. Additionally, the site of the decommissioned Fawley Power Station lies less than a mile southeast of the village, presenting potential opportunities for future development and planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,013 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.

The area around Fawley has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fawley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Fawley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Fawley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were other applications (8), full planning applications (7), advertising consent (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fawley?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Fawley. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fawley?
The average planning decision time near Fawley is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Fawley?
The planning approval rate near Fawley is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fawley?
The most common type of planning application near Fawley is other, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fawley?
You can search and track planning applications near Fawley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.