Search Houghton planning applications

29 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton · updated daily · Test Valley Borough Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 29 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Clouds Cottage Stevens Drove Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LPAwaiting decision(T2) Tulip tree - FellReceived 16 Oct 202626/02299/TREES
Clouds Cottage Stevens Drove Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LPAwaiting decisionFell 1 Beech treeReceived 16 Oct 202626/02295/TREES
Homefield Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LNAwaiting decisionT1 - Ash - Fell, G1 - Conifer and Western Red Cedar - Reduce height - Western Red by up to 4m and Conifer by up to 6m, T2 - Conifer - Fell, T3 - Ash - Crown raise over road and neighbouring track to minimum 5.2m from groundReceived 7 Oct 202626/02211/TREES
Hollobury House Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LTDecidedYew trees x 3, Ash trees x 3 - fell as all deadReceived 5 Oct 202626/02127/DDTPO
Hollobury House Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LTAwaiting decisionAsh (631) - reduce by up to 4m, and Hazel (T626) - coppice - located in copse, Ash (633) - fell - located in copseReceived 29 Sep 202626/02114/TPOS

Planning in Houghton

Approved: 90%; 43 of 43 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton in the last 24 months, from Test Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Houghton

Postcode districts

SO20 281 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Test Valley Borough Council

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About Houghton

Houghton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, alongside the scenic River Test. Approximately 1.8 miles from Stockbridge, the village features a linear layout along a single road that traces the river's course. Characterized by significant agricultural and sporting estates, including the Houghton Lodge estate to the north and the Bossington estate to the south, Houghton offers a unique blend of rural charm and community living, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 443 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.

Property prices in Houghton show an average sale price of £869,192, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Houghton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.houghton-bossington.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Houghton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were tree works (22), full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (10).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Houghton?

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Houghton?

The average planning decision time near Houghton is 87 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 Houghton?

The planning approval rate near Houghton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton?

The most common type of planning application near Houghton is tree works applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Houghton?

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