Highfield, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfield, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highfield are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: City of Southampton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Test
- LSOA: Southampton 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfield.
- 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 Highfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Highfield.
- 26/00664/FUL - 26 Blenheim Avenue Southampton SO17 1DU
Replacement footpath.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00738/DIS - 116 Highfield Lane Southampton SO17 1NP
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 4 (materials) of planning permission ref 24/01451/FUL for a single storey rear extension and external alterations. The following bricks
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 3 Russell Place Southampton SO17 1NU
The Rowan in the back garden - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00038/TCA - 3 Russell Place Southampton SO17 1NU
The Rowan in the back garden - fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00595/FUL - Office At rear of 189 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 2NF
Change of use from office to education and day care facility for children with special educational needs (use class F1(a)).
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00660/FUL - 197 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 2NF
Erection of a single-storey rear extension (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00584/FUL - 2 Russell Place Southampton SO17 1NU
Replacement front fence and gates
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00619/DIS - Land Adj 40 Hawthorn Road Southampton City of Southampton SO17 1PX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 05 (Land Contamination investigation and remediation) of permission 22/00858/OUT for a dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 34 Church Lane Southampton SO17 1SZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 8 m, Max Height 2.7 m, Eaves Height 2.4 m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/00582/PAH - 34 Church Lane Southampton SO17 1SZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 8 m, Max Height 2.7 m, Eaves Height 2.4 m)
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/00036/TCA - Tula Highfield Lane Southampton SO17 1NQ
Reduce the height of the camellias by 12', leaving the remaining trees at a height of 13-15'.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Tula Highfield Lane Southampton SO17 1NQ
Reduce the height of the camellias by 12', leaving the remaining trees at a height of 13-15'.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 20 Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T1 Hawthorn - Reduce lateral spread over driveway by 2m. Reduce in height by approximately 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00031/TCA - 20 Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T1 Hawthorn - Reduce lateral spread over driveway by 2m. Reduce in height by approximately 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06 - 26/00134/TPO - 20 Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T5 Hornbeam - Reduce lateral spread growing towards the house by approximately 2m back to suitable growth points. Risk management of deadwood - exempt.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06 - 26/00032/TCA - 20A Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T2 Silver Birch - Reduce in height by approximately 6m and shape sides by 1.0 - 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 20A Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T2 Silver Birch - Reduce in height by approximately 6m and shape sides by 1.0 - 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 20 Abbotts Way Southampton SO17 1NS
T5 Hornbeam - Reduce lateral spread growing towards the house by approximately 2m back to suitable growth points. Risk management of deadwood - exempt.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 5 Glebe Court Southampton SO17 1RH
Leylandii (Cupressus ? leylandii) Removal of one Leylandii tree to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 - 3A Brookvale Road Southampton
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a 17 person house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Highfield in Hampshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highfield a particularly low-crime area.
Highfield has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ethelburt Avenue, Oakmount Triangle, Carlton Crescent, Portswood Residents' Gardens, Cranbury Place, Uplands Estate, The Avenue. 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 Highfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southampton Common SSSI, Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. 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 Highfield
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Highfield.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highfield were amendments (29), tree works (13), outline applications (7).
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: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 59 applications
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