Hythe, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hythe, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hythe 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 Hythe
Hythe is a coastal town in Hampshire, England, situated along the shores of Southampton Water. The town features a vibrant shopping area, a picturesque pier, and a marina catering to yacht enthusiasts, along with a ferry service providing easy access to Southampton. This strategic location and community amenities make Hythe a key area for planning applications related to residential, commercial, and recreational developments.
Population: 20,526
District: Hythe and Dibden
Website: http://www.hytheanddibden.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hythe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hythe.
- 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 Hythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Hythe.
- - 14 NEW ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6BP
Conversion of an existing integral store to habitable floorspace, including the replacement of external store doors with a new section of wall and a window, and the blocking up of one window (Lawful D
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/10475 - 18 ELGIN CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6JG
Single-storey front extension and partial use of garage as family room
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 18 ELGIN CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6JG
Single-storey front extension and partial use of garage as family room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - CHARLIE ADAMS COURT, SEWARD GREEN, HYTHE SO45 6GQ
Replacement windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 26/10361 - CHARLIE ADAMS COURT, SEWARD GREEN, HYTHE SO45 6GQ
Replacement windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 179 LANGDOWN ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6EJ
Single-storey rear extension (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 122 LANGDOWN ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6EQ
Two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 17 ST JOHNS STREET, HYTHE SO45 6BZ
Single-storey rear extension to the east end of a range of outbuildings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 17 ST JOHNS STREET, HYTHE SO45 6BZ
Single-storey rear extension to the east end of a range of outbuildings (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 HOME FARM CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6JN
Single-storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - HOLIDAY LETS 1-4 , 41-43 SOUTH STREET, HYTHE SO45 6EA (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Use of existing 4 holiday lets as 4 permanent dwellings and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 179 LANGDOWN ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6EJ
Erect new exterior outer brick wall around building with insulation; new windows and external doors to replace existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 76 HOBART DRIVE, HYTHE SO45 6FB
Roof extension and alterations in association with new second floor, comprising rear dormer & front rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT 18 TO 20 SOUTH STREET CENTRE, SOUTH STREET, HYTHE, SO45 6EB (NB: SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT)
3-storey block of 6 flats, parking, landscaping; demolition of existing storage building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 17 ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6BS
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 91 HOBART DRIVE, HYTHE SO45 6FD
Rear dormer and front rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 2 HOME FARM CLOSE, HYTHE, SO45 6JN
Strip existing non-breathable paint off LB
Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 2 HOME FARM CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6JN
Solar PV to existing garage; replacement garage doors; EV charger (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 12 ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE, SO45 6BR
Outbuilding
Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 11 HOME FARM CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6JN
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Hythe in Hampshire
Hythe is a coastal town in Hampshire, England, situated along the shores of Southampton Water. The town features a vibrant shopping area, a picturesque pier, and a marina catering to yacht enthusiasts, along with a ferry service providing easy access to Southampton. This strategic location and community amenities make Hythe a key area for planning applications related to residential, commercial, and recreational developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,526. It sits within the Hythe and Dibden district.
Property prices in Hythe show an average sale price of £390,170, 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 Hythe a particularly low-crime area.
Hythe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hythe. 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 Hythe includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibden Bay SSSI, Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime, The New Forest; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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, Hythe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hytheanddibden.gov.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 Hythe
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Hythe. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hythe.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hythe were full planning applications (16), outline applications (8), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.