How long do planning decisions take near Forton (PO12)?

The average planning decision time near Forton (PO12) is 72 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 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Forton (PO12)?

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Forton (PO12), Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forton (PO12), Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Forton (PO12) are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

District: Longparish

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £235,089 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gosport
Parliamentary constituency: Gosport
LSOA: Gosport 008H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forton (PO12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forton (PO12).

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 Forton (PO12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Forton (PO12).

26/00201/LDCP - 17 Durley Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 4RT
SECTION 192 APPLICATION - ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY DETACHED OUTBUILDING IN REAR GARDEN
Status: Undecided | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-30
26/00200/HHGDO - 17 Durley Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 4RT
GPDO PART 1 NOTIFICATION - ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION DEPTH OF 6 METRES MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.1 METRES HEIGHT OF EAVES 3 METRES
Status: Undecided | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-30
26/00198/LDCP - 18 Pelham Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3NX
SECTION 192 APPLICATION - ERECTION OF GARAGE IN REAR GARDEN
Status: Undecided | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-23
- 18 Pelham Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3NX
SECTION 192 APPLICATION - ERECTION OF GARAGE IN REAR GARDEN
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-22
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- St Johns Church Forton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 4TQ
RE-POLLARD 2 NO. POPLARS BACK TO PREVIOUS POLLARD POINTS AT 10 METRES (T3 & T5), REDUCE CHESTNUT BACK FROM BUILT STRUCTURE TO GIVE 2 METRE CLEARANCE WITH MAXIMUM LATERAL REDUCTION OF BRANCHES OF 2 MET
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/00193/TPO - St Johns Church Forton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 4TQ
RE-POLLARD 2 NO. POPLARS BACK TO PREVIOUS POLLARD POINTS AT 10 METRES (T3 & T5), REDUCE CHESTNUT BACK FROM BUILT STRUCTURE TO GIVE 2 METRE CLEARANCE WITH MAXIMUM LATERAL REDUCTION OF BRANCHES OF 2 MET
Status: Undecided | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-06-15
- 146 Anns Hill Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3JZ
SECTION 192 APPLICATION - USE OF PROPERTY AS A SINGLE DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Land At Forton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3HJ
INSTALLATION OF 3NO. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS AND 1NO. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Gosport | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Abid's Hand Car Wash 133 Forton Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 4TQ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (PLANS), CONDITION 5 (PARKING) AND CONDITION 6 (OPERATING HOURS) TO CONSIDER DESIGN CHANGES, REVISED SITE LAYOUT AND OPERATING HOURS ON SUNDAYS OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00387
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Gosport | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Forton (PO12) in Hampshire

Property prices in Forton (PO12) show an average sale price of £235,089, 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 Forton (PO12) a particularly low-crime area.

Forton (PO12) has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: St George Barracks North, Priddy's Hard, Haslar Peninsula, Forton Road, Hardway, Stoke Road, Peel Road, Anglesey and Alverstoke, St George Barracks South, Bury Road, Trinity Green and Walpole Park. 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 Forton (PO12) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portsmouth Harbour SSSI; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Portsmouth Harbour; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Forton (PO12)

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Forton (PO12). Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Forton (PO12).

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Forton (PO12) were full planning applications (13), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 22 applications
Refused: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 19 applications

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