How long do planning decisions take near Fawley?

The average planning decision time near Fawley is 45 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 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fawley?

The most common type of planning application near Fawley is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fawley?

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Fawley, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fawley, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fawley are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 14,013 (2021)

District: New Forest

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fawley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fawley.

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 Fawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Fawley.

- ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED, MARSH LANE, FAWLEY SO45 1TX
Demolition of two redundant storage buildings on the old polimeri site (Demolition Prior Notification)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-11
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- BLOCK 05, FAWLEY REFINERY, CADLAND ROAD, HARDLEY, FAWLEY SO45 1TX
Demolition of PS2 facilities and redundant PS1 furnaces in block 05 (Demolition Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-27
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- ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED, MARSH LANE, FAWLEY SO45 1TX
Demolition of Redundant CS3 and CS4 units (Demolition Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-27
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- BLOCK 4, FAWLEY REFINERY, CADLAND ROAD, HARDLEY, FAWLEY SO45 1TX
Demolition of redundant facilities in block 4 (Demolition Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-09
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- JUBILEE HALL, THE SQUARE, FAWLEY SO45 1DD
Ventilators to the 2 sports courts, external doors to the reading room and opening glass doors and new access to the front of the building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-11-12
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- BLOCK 9, FAWLEY REFINERY, CADLAND ROAD, HARDLEY, FAWLEY SO45 1TX
Demolition of redundant storage tank number 452 (Demolition Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Fawley in Hampshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fawley a particularly low-crime area.

Fawley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashlett Creek. 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 Fawley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI, North Solent SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Fawley

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fawley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fawley.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fawley were full planning applications (5), other applications (5), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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