Four Marks, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Four Marks, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
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: £562,262 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
7 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 - - 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 - - 25 Fairfield Green, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5BL
Single storey side and rear extension with cladding to the front, rear and side of the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-12
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 - - 2a Thorn Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5BT
Single storey side and rear wraparound extension following demolition of existing conservatory and side extension (as amplified by plan received 22/09/2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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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 £562,262, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Four Marks 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.
Planning Activity in Four Marks
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Four Marks. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Four Marks were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.