Hammer, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hammer, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Hammer
Linchmere, a village and civil parish in the northernmost part of the Chichester district in West Sussex, England, is situated between Haslemere and Liphook, just south of the B2131 road. The parish encompasses the settlements of Hammer and Camelsdale, making it a relevant area for planning applications and local developments.
District: Linchmere
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hammer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hammer.
- 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 Hammer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hammer.
- - Kingfisher Lodge, Sandy Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1QE
Erection of ground and first floor extensions and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - West Coach House, Hatchetts Drive, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LX
Erection of 2 x detached outbuildings to provide ancillary accommodation/home office and carport with attached storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Watchers Lodge Linchmere Road Hammer Haslemere GU27 3QW
Reduce height and southern sector by up to 3-4m, reduce north and east sectors by up to 2m and a crown thin by up to 15% on 1 no. Beech tree (quoted as Tree 1, TPO'd no. T2) subject to LM/94/00627/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Southwood Sandy Lane, Hammer Vale, Liphook, Haslemere, Hampshire, GU27 1QE
Discharge Conditions 3 - Foul/Surface Water, 7 - Sustainability and 9 - Landscape of approved planning application 60458/003 - Proposed replacement dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-02-23
View full details - - Southwood, Sandy Lane, Hammer Vale, Liphook, Haslemere, GU27 1QE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed single storey side extension and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 15, Sunvale Avenue, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1PH
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 28/01
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Hammer in West Sussex
Linchmere, a village and civil parish in the northernmost part of the Chichester district in West Sussex, England, is situated between Haslemere and Liphook, just south of the B2131 road. The parish encompasses the settlements of Hammer and Camelsdale, making it a relevant area for planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Linchmere district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hammer a particularly low-crime area.
Hammer has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: River Wey, Haslemere, Camelsdale and Hammer, Lynchmere, Wey Valley, River Wey, Springhead, Haslemere. 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 Hammer includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bramshott and Ludshott Commons SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Wealden Heaths Phase II; 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, Hammer 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 Hammer
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Hammer. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hammer may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hammer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hammer were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Woolmer Hill planning applications
- Hammer Bottom planning applications
- Camelsdale planning applications
- Shottermill planning applications
- Linchmere planning applications
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- Nutcombe planning applications
- Grayshott planning applications
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.