How long do planning decisions take near Hillyfields?

The average planning decision time near Hillyfields is 51 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 Hillyfields?

The planning approval rate near Hillyfields is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hillyfields?

The most common type of planning application near Hillyfields is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hillyfields?

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Hillyfields, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hillyfields, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Hillyfields

Hillyfields is a village and suburb of Southampton, situated within the civil parish of Nursling and Rownhams in the Test Valley district of Hampshire. Located to the east of the River Test and the M271 motorway, Hillyfields offers a blend of residential and natural environments, making it a relevant area for planning applications.

District: Nursling and Rownhams

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Southampton
Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Test
LSOA: Southampton 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hillyfields.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillyfields.

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 Hillyfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Hillyfields.

- Adanac Health And Innovation Campus Hurst Way Nursling Hampshire
Installation of three mobile Endoscopy units with associated groundworks, servicing and boundary treatment on a temporary basis (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
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- The Padel Hub Units A1 And A2 Adanac Trade Park Adanac Drive Nursling Southampton Hampshire SO16 0AU
Display of non-illuminated signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 61 Hillyfields Nursling Southampton Hampshire SO16 0XP
Single storey side extension to provide ground floor bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-29
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- Bargain Farm Frogmore Lane Nursling Southampton Hampshire SO16 0XS
Display of 12 non-illuminated signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Hillyfields in Hampshire

Property prices in Hillyfields show an average sale price of £310,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hillyfields a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hillyfields includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Test SSSI, Lower Test Valley SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): 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 Hillyfields

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Hillyfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillyfields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hillyfields were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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