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Planning in Highfield

Approved
91%
62 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highfield in the last 24 months, from Southampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Highfield

Postcode districts

SO17 120 applications in the last 12 monthsSO14 110 applications in the last 12 monthsSO16 354 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southampton City Council

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About Highfield

Highfield is a northern suburb of Southampton, England, bordered by Southampton Common, Bassett, Swaythling, and Portswood. Notably, it houses the main campus of the University of Southampton, established on a site that was once a brickfield. This vibrant area offers a mix of residential and educational developments, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. It sits within the City of Southampton district.

The area around Highfield has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Highfield, 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, 153 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were amendments (31), tree works (19), outline applications (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfield?
In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highfield?
The average planning decision time near Highfield is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Highfield?
The planning approval rate near Highfield is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield?
The most common type of planning application near Highfield is amendment applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Highfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.