Holybourne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holybourne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Holybourne
Holybourne is a village located within the civil parish of Alton in East Hampshire, England, situated just 1.3 miles (2.2 km) northeast of Alton's town centre. The village is seamlessly connected to Alton, sharing its A31 bypass, and benefits from proximity to the local railway station in Alton, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Alton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £562,262 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holybourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holybourne.
- 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 Holybourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Holybourne.
- - Treloar College Powell Drive, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4GL
Discharge Conditions 2 - Materials, 4 - Landscaping of approved application EHDC-25-0974-FUL - Construction of memorial, surrounding recessed area, seating and landscaping.
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Gloucester House, Lord Mayor Treloar College Upper School Powell Drive, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4GL
Prior Approval for the Installation of 131 no. Solar PV Panels on a pitched roof.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Beeches, 114 London Road, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EW
Repairs to brick garden wall and stone front roadside wall including monitoring for ongoing movement.
Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Holybourne Lodge London Road, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EW
1x Ornamental Tree - Fell due to safety concerns
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Unit, 2, Alton Retail Park Mill Lane, Alton, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QS
Replacement and installation of new plant including the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps to the rear of the existing store and associated works (amended description)
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Gardeners Cottage, 117 London Road, Holybourne, Alton, GU34 4EW
Store shed and new brickwork garden wall following demolition of existing lean-to store shed attached to the side of the main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - The Lawn London Road, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4ER
2 Metre canopy reduction of 1No. Sycamore tree and pollarding at 10 Metres of 3No. Lime trees
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-05-25
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A brief summary of Holybourne in Hampshire
Holybourne is a village located within the civil parish of Alton in East Hampshire, England, situated just 1.3 miles (2.2 km) northeast of Alton's town centre. The village is seamlessly connected to Alton, sharing its A31 bypass, and benefits from proximity to the local railway station in Alton, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Alton district.
Property prices in Holybourne show an average sale price of £562,262, 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 Holybourne a particularly low-crime area.
Holybourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holybourne, Anstey. 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 Holybourne includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Holybourne
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Holybourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holybourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Holybourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holybourne were tree works (10), full planning applications (7), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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