Four Marks, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Four Marks, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Four Marks are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Four Marks
Four Marks is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England, approximately 4.4 miles southwest of Alton along the A31 road. Nestled on the fringes of the South Downs National Park and along the historic Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury, it encompasses the medieval hamlets of Kitwood, Hawthorn, and Lymington, which are now part of a closely settled community. This picturesque location could be of interest for those researching planning applications in a vibrant area with historical significance.
Population: 4,726 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Four Marks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Four Marks.
- 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 Four Marks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
292 planning applications found near Four Marks.
- - 1 Mulberry Court, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5DT
Approval is sought for the erection of a single-storey rear extension and the erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - LINKWAY, 23 Telegraph Lane, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AX
Two storey extension, extensions to existing roof dormers, new single storey porch, new wood burning flue, change of external materials, new carport structure and replacement roof to existing garage a
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - DINAS Boyneswood Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5DZ
Variation of condition 2 of EHDC-25-0554-HSE to allow substitution of proposed floor & elevations plan
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1 Bilberry Close, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5QJ
T9 - Oak - Crown reduce 2-3m to the South and East side only to significantly help reduce load. Crown lift over car park to ensure 3-4m clearance. T14 - Oak - Crown lift to 2.5 meters above the footpa
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 9 Bluebell Gardens, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5FQ
Single storey side & rear extension with glazed veranda
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 33a Telegraph Lane, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AX
Discharge Condition 3 (Energy Demand Scheme) 4 (Materials) of approved application 25843/007 - Replacement dwelling with accommodation in the roof space and detached garage following demolition of exi
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 13 Windmill Fields, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HJ
Vehicle hardstanding with dropped kerb for highway access
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 43 Pine Road, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EZ
Lawful development certificate proposed - single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - DINAS Boyneswood Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5DZ
Single storey front and rear extension, first floor side extension and internal alterations.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - THE HOMESTEAD Boyneswood Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5DZ
Erection of first floor extension over part of existing footprint to form a second storey plus small two storey extension at main entrance. Erection of a single storey side and a single storey rear ex
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-04-05
View full details - - 7 Windmill Fields, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HJ
Ground Floor + 1st Floor extension with demolition of existing brick out building.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - 33A Telegraph Lane, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AX
Discharge Condition 4 - Materials of approved application 25843/007 - Replacement dwelling with accommodation in the roof space and detached garage following demolition of existing dwelling and garage
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Two Oaks The Shrave, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5BJ
T1 Oak - Remove to ground level grind stump and replace with native tree in front lawn. T2 Oak - Remove to ground level grind stump and replace with native tree in front lawn.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Southview, Medstead, GU34 5BP
Permission in Principle for 9 dwellings, following demolition of existing dwellings, stables and barns and removal of caravan
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 54 Holland Drive, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5TD
T1 English Oak: Current Crown Spread North 9m East 11m South 14m West 12m Current Crown Height 30m Recommended lateral Crown branch Reduction by a maximum of 2m to provide the following crown measurem
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 5 Boyneswood Close, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EB
Outline Application - Four new dwellings (All Matters Reserved)
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 17 Windmill Fields, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HJ
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-01-02
View full details - - 25 Fairfield Green, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5BL
Single storey side and rear extension with cladding to the front, rear and side of the dwelling and addition of new porch
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 1 Willowfield, Watercress Way, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5FT
Tree 46 - Oak - Pruning would be specific to the nearest crown part extending across the boundary towards the new build. Pruning would be limited to a 2-3m clearance gap from the property wall. Prunin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 12 Fairfield Green, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5BL
Permanent permission for cat hotel following temporary permission.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-07
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A brief summary of Four Marks in Hampshire
Four Marks is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England, approximately 4.4 miles southwest of Alton along the A31 road. Nestled on the fringes of the South Downs National Park and along the historic Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury, it encompasses the medieval hamlets of Kitwood, Hawthorn, and Lymington, which are now part of a closely settled community. This picturesque location could be of interest for those researching planning applications in a vibrant area with historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,726 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Four Marks show an average sale price of £435,820, 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 Four Marks a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Four Marks includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Four Marks
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Four Marks. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Four Marks.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Four Marks were full planning applications (29), tree works (11), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 17 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.