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Planning in Highclere

Only 9 decisions near Highclere in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highclere in the last 24 months, from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's planning register.

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About Highclere

Highclere is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in northern Hampshire, near the Berkshire border. Renowned for its stunning Highclere Castle, a Victorian residence of the Earl of Carnarvon, the area has also gained fame as the backdrop for popular films and TV series, including Downton Abbey, making it a significant point of interest for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,631 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.

Property prices in Highclere show an average sale price of £382,776, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highclere area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Highclere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Highclere has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highclere 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Highclere, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Highclere.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highclere?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Highclere.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highclere?
The most common type of planning application near Highclere is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highclere?
You can search and track planning applications near Highclere on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.