Harefield, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harefield, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Harefield
Harefield is a suburb and Electoral Ward located near Bitterne in Southampton, England. The area features a small council housing estate developed around 1952/53, situated on the 238-acre estate of Harefield House, alongside a variety of private housing options. This combination of housing types makes Harefield a key area for planning applications and community development in Southampton.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
- LSOA: Southampton 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harefield.
- 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 Harefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Harefield.
- - 271 WEST END ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 3BW
Discharge of Condition. Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) for approved planning permission H/25/99336-Single storey rear extension and conversion of the existing garage, alterations to fen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 51 SOUTHERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EW
Alterations made to an existing structure including blocking up garage door, new door added to rear and a replacement flat roof (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 42 Somerset Avenue Southampton SO18 5FL
Erection of front porch (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 15 Denmead Road Southampton SO18 5GS
Change of use from a dwelling (Class C3) to children's residential home (Class C2).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 28 SOUTHERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3ET
1no. Beech - Tree in front garden to reduce low lateral limbs by 2 metres overhanging and giving clearance to the house, also the same over driveway and lawn area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 38 Somerset Avenue Southampton SO18 5FL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, first-floor balcony and front porch (amendment to planning permission ref 23/01603/FUL).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue Southampton SO18 5FW
G1 - 1 Willow, 3 Cherry, 2 Ash and 1 Oak located at Southwest of playing field. Remove low branches to raise canopy to a maximum of 2.3 metres.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - ROSELAND COTTAGES, BEACON ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3BQ
1 no. Cypress (T1)- Fell. One of the limbs is leaning towards the road and is growing around the concrete fencepost situated at the front of the property. Due to the position of the limb it poses the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Harefield in Hampshire
Harefield is a suburb and Electoral Ward located near Bitterne in Southampton, England. The area features a small council housing estate developed around 1952/53, situated on the 238-acre estate of Harefield House, alongside a variety of private housing options. This combination of housing types makes Harefield a key area for planning applications and community development in Southampton.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harefield a particularly low-crime area.
Harefield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orchards Way, West End. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Harefield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Harefield
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Harefield. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Harefield.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Harefield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harefield were full planning applications (22), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (4). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Thornhill planning applications
- West End planning applications
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- Sholing Common planning applications
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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.