How long do planning decisions take near Horton Heath?

The average planning decision time near Horton Heath is 74 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 Horton Heath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Horton Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Horton Heath is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horton Heath?

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Horton Heath, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horton Heath, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Horton Heath 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 Horton Heath

Horton Heath is a semi-rural village located within the civil parish of Fair Oak and Horton Heath in the borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire. Situated approximately three miles southeast of Eastleigh town centre and adjacent to Fair Oak, this village may present various planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike.

District: Fair Oak and Horton Heath

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £393,459 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Eastleigh
Parliamentary constituency: Eastleigh
LSOA: Eastleigh 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Horton Heath.

- LONGRIDGE HOUSE, BOTLEY ROAD, HORTON HEATH, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7DQ
Proposed works: 1. Reduce lateral branches extending toward the house and garden by approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. 2. Selective crown lift to approximately 3m, rem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 48 MEADOWSWEET WAY, HORTON HEATH, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7PD
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension with alterations to the fenestration and single storey garage workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 11 MEADOWSWEET WAY, HORTON HEATH, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7PE
Addition of window to side elevation at ground floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-09-17
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- WOODPECKERS, 11 CHERRY DROVE, HORTON HEATH, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7DS
1 no. Oak - Reduce height BY 10m and reduce width TO 7m canopy spread. Reason: due to historic failures.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Horton Heath in Hampshire

Property prices in Horton Heath show an average sale price of £393,459, 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 Horton Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Horton Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moorgreen Meadows SSSI; 3 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 Horton Heath

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Horton Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

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

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Horton Heath were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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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