Fleet (GU51), Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fleet (GU51), Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Fleet (GU51) are administered by Hart District Council. View the full Hart District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fleet (GU51)
Fleet is a town and civil parish located in the Hart District of Hampshire, England, approximately 38 miles south-west of London and 13 miles east of Basingstoke. Often referred to as Fleet and Crookham, the urban area seamlessly connects with nearby communities, including Church Crookham and Crookham Village. Fleet Town Council oversees the town centre and its adjacent regions, making it an important hub for planning applications in the area.
Population: 23,485 (2021)
District: Hart
Website: http://www.fleet-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £425,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hart
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hampshire
- LSOA: Hart 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fleet (GU51).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fleet (GU51).
- 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 Fleet (GU51) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Fleet (GU51).
- 26/01160/HRA · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026 - 168A Fleet Road Fleet GU51 4BE
Application under 75- 79 of the Habitats Regulations pursuant to Application to 24/02425/GPDMIX determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and servi
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-10 - - 168A Fleet Road Fleet GU51 4BE
Application under 75- 79 of the Habitats Regulations pursuant to Application to 24/02425/GPDMIX determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from commercial, business and servi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - 26/01139/CA · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Lefroy Park Branksomewood Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4SR
T25 - Silver Birch - Crown lift to give 3.5m clearance to garage roofs, crown reduce by 2m back to suitable secondary growth points� and deadwood T47 - Oak - Crown reduce by 2.5m back to suitable seco
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Lefroy Park Branksomewood Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4SR
T25 - Silver Birch - Crown lift to give 3.5m clearance to garage roofs, crown reduce by 2m back to suitable secondary growth points and deadwood T47 - Oak - Crown reduce by 2.5m back to suitable secon
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/01146/PDTEL · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Street Record Church Grove Fleet
Installation of fibre optic infrastructure at 1-23 (odds) Church Grove, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4JZ
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Street Record Church Grove Fleet
Installation of fibre optic infrastructure at 1-23 (odds) Church Grove, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4JZ
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Hart District Council Harlington Way Fleet GU51 4AE
TEST CASE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/01088/CA · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Notton Cottage Avenue Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NG
T1. Beech - Crown lift up to 3.7 m (12 ft) above ground level by removing the lowest branches.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Notton Cottage Avenue Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NG
T1. Beech - Crown lift up to 3.7 m (12 ft) above ground level by removing the lowest branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01028/TPO · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Branksome Walk Manor Branksomewood Road Fleet GU51 4SW
977a - Sycamore - Reduce lateral branches overhanging side driveway by 2-3m to previous points 977b - Sycamore - Reduce lateral branches overhanging side driveway by 2-3m to previous points
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Branksome Walk Manor Branksomewood Road Fleet GU51 4SW
977a - Sycamore - Reduce lateral branches overhanging side driveway by 2-3m to previous points 977b - Sycamore - Reduce lateral branches overhanging side driveway by 2-3m to previous points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Sycamore Grange, Mangers Flat Branksomewood Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4JU
975 - Tibetan Cherry - Crown reduce by 1-1.5m to previous points, thin crown by removal of upright water shoots and epicormic growth 977 - Single Espalier Hornbeam - Reduce secondary growth to give 25
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/01020/TPO · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Sycamore Grange, Mangers Flat Branksomewood Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4JU
975 - Tibetan Cherry - Crown reduce by 1-1.5m to previous points, thin crown by removal of upright water shoots and epicormic growth 977 - Single Espalier Hornbeam - Reduce secondary growth to give 25
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Platt Croft Avenue Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NG
Crown reduce height by maximum of 2m back to suitable growth points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/00984/CA · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - Platt Croft Avenue Road Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NG
Crown reduce height by maximum of 2m back to suitable growth points
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/00911/TPO · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - General Pegasus Court Fleet Hampshire GU51 4SX
T141. Beech - Reduce lateral branches by up to 2m to previous reduction points. T146a. Oak - Reduce lateral branches by up to 1.5m to previous points. T147. Beech - Reduce lateral branches by up to 2m
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/00901/CA · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Mymms Corner Stockton Avenue Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NS
T1. Red Cedar - Fell The tree is not subject to a TPO but within conversation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00902/CA · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Mymms Corner Stockton Avenue Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NS
G1. 3 x conifers - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Mymms Corner Stockton Avenue Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NS
G1. 3 x conifers - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-05-30
View full details - - Mymms Corner Stockton Avenue Fleet Hampshire GU51 4NS
T1. Red Cedar - Fell The tree is not subject to a TPO but within conversation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-05-30
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A brief summary of Fleet (GU51) in Hampshire
Fleet is a town and civil parish located in the Hart District of Hampshire, England, approximately 38 miles south-west of London and 13 miles east of Basingstoke. Often referred to as Fleet and Crookham, the urban area seamlessly connects with nearby communities, including Church Crookham and Crookham Village. Fleet Town Council oversees the town centre and its adjacent regions, making it an important hub for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 23,485 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hart district.
Property prices in Fleet (GU51) show an average sale price of £425,415, 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 Fleet (GU51) a particularly low-crime area.
Fleet (GU51) 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 Fleet (GU51) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Basingstoke Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Fleet (GU51) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fleet-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Fleet (GU51)
In the last 24 months, 180 planning applications were submitted near Fleet (GU51). Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fleet (GU51) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fleet (GU51) were tree works (93), discharge of conditions (13), amendments (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 144 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 138 applications
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