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Planning in Forton (PO12)

Approved
93%
50 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forton (PO12) in the last 24 months, from Gosport Borough Council's planning register.

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About Forton (PO12)

Forton is a hamlet within the civil parish of Longparish in Hampshire, England, which also includes the hamlets of Middleton, East Aston, West Aston, and Longparish Station. Nestled on the northwest bank of the River Test, Longparish has evolved into a cohesive village over time. As of the 2011 census, the population of Longparish stood at 716, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. It sits within the Longparish district.

Property prices in Forton show an average sale price of £235,089, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Forton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Forton, 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, 92 planning applications were submitted near Forton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), tree works (10), outline applications (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Forton (PO12)?
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Forton (PO12). The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Forton (PO12)?
The average planning decision time near Forton (PO12) is 68 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 Forton (PO12)?
The planning approval rate near Forton (PO12) is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Forton (PO12)?
The most common type of planning application near Forton (PO12) is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Forton (PO12)?
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