How long do planning decisions take near Hollywater?

The average planning decision time near Hollywater is 62 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 Hollywater?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollywater?

The most common type of planning application near Hollywater is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollywater?

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Hollywater, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollywater, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Hollywater

Hollywater is a quaint village in Hampshire, located just two miles east of Bordon. Nestled within the Woolmer Forest, it serves as a key transit point between Whitehill and Liphook, with the River Wey flowing through its landscape. The village is home to a primary school, making it a charming and practical location for families considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £406,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hampshire
Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
LSOA: East Hampshire 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollywater.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollywater based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hollywater.

- Hollywater Lodge Hollywater Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0AD
Discharge Condition 3 (details of drainage) and discharge of Condition 6 (tree protection) of approved application EHDC-25-0942-HSE.
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Land Adjacent To Riverside, , Bordon, GU35 0AD
3 self build dwellings
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 15 Blue Timbers Close, Bordon, GU35 0XL
T1 Oak - To reduce in height by approximately 3-3.5 metres leaving a retained height of approximately 20-21 metres. To reduce lateral growth the East, South and West by approximately 2-2.5 metres leav
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Hollywater in Hampshire

Property prices in Hollywater show an average sale price of £406,804, 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 Hollywater a particularly low-crime area.

Hollywater has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Headley Mill, River Wey. 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 Hollywater includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolmer Forest SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Woolmer Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Wealden Heaths Phase II; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Hollywater

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hollywater. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

At 62 days on average, decisions near Hollywater slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hollywater were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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