Houghton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Houghton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Houghton are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 443 (2021)
District: Test Valley
Website: http://www.houghton-bossington.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £869,192 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Houghton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Houghton.
- 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 Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
336 planning applications found near Houghton.
- 26/01249/TREES - Cherry Tree Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LH
T1 Cherry - Remove deadwood in canopy, T2 Pyrus - reshape canopy by approximately 0.5m removing protruding sections, T3 & T4 Silver birch- reshape canopy by approximately 0.5m, T5 Pyrus- reshape canop
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Cherry Tree Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LH
T1 Cherry - Remove deadwood in canopy, T2 Pyrus - reshape canopy by approximately 0.5m removing protruding sections, T3 & T4 Silver birch- reshape canopy by approximately 0.5m, T5 Pyrus- reshape canop
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Beam Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LN
Replacement of South Boundary with timber fence and rebuilding of wall to South East corner (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Old Paddock Stevens Drove Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LP
T1 - Acer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
G1 - Conifers - Fell, G2 - Hornbeams - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Church Lane Cottage Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
T1 - Prunus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
1 Sycamore - Fell, Conifer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Houghton House Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LN
Outline planning application for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 9 no. detached dwellings, all matters reserved except for access and layout
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Regularisation application - Re-painting of internal timbers
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Internal plastering
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Regularisation application - Concrete and gravel drain
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Regularisation application - Replacement stair
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
T1 - Cherry - Fell, T2 - Cherry - Fell, G1 - Holly - Fell, G2 - London Planes (approx 30)- Deadwood and crown lift to a height of 3m, T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
T1 - Sycamore - Fell, T2 - Sycamore - Fell, T3 - Cherry - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Demolition of garden wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Retention of timber store and iron work, and demolition of garden wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hunters Cottage Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
Regularisation application for structural repairs to floor joists and front external wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
T1 - Bay tree, T2 - Cherry, G1 - 3 Conifers - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Bywater Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LW
T1 - Multi stemmed Ash - Dismantle one stem to ground level, pollard remaining two stems to 4m, T2 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - The Manor House Church Lane Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LJ
T1 - Walnut - Lift crown by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-08-20
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A brief summary of Houghton in Hampshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Houghton a particularly low-crime area.
Houghton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Houghton and Bossington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Houghton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stockbridge Common Marsh SSSI, River Test SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.houghton-bossington.org.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Houghton
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Houghton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Houghton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Houghton were tree works (26), full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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