How long do planning decisions take near Kents Oak?

The average planning decision time near Kents Oak is 46 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 Kents Oak?

The planning approval rate near Kents Oak is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kents Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Kents Oak is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kents Oak?

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Kents Oak, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kents Oak, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kents Oak are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kents Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kents Oak.

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 Kents Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Kents Oak.

26/01291/TPOS - 2 Cowleas Cottages Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0HJ
T1 - Oak - Reduce and reshape by 3 to 4m and remove major deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-16
- 2 Cowleas Cottages Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0HJ
T1 - Oak - Reduce and reshape by 3 to 4m and remove major deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 2 Cowleas Cottages Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0HJ
T1 - Oak - Reduce and reshape by 3 to 4 m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Hazel Grove Saunders Lane Awbridge Hampshire
T1 - Oak - Cut back lower limb by up to 3m, cut back 1m away from cables to give adequate clearance
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Coombe Cottage Saunders Lane Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0GP
T1 - Beech - Fell to 3m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Dummersdene Saunders Lane Awbridge Romsey Hampshire SO51 0GP
Erection of double garage to front, reconfigure garage to form porch, remove entrance, provision of pitched roof, bi-fold doors to sun lounge at rear and upgrade external cladding to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-04-27
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- The Thatched Cottage Dunbridge Lane Awbridge Hampshire SO51 0GQ
Demolition of garages and erection of self-contained annexe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2022-05-30
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- Set Fair Dunbridge Lane Awbridge SO51 0GQ
Erection of an outbuilding to provide home office/garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-08-27
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- Land Adjacent Dunbridge Lane Dunbridge Lane Awbridge Hampshire
Erection of equestrian barn and provision of associated parking and turning area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-06-29
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- Land Adjacent Dunbridge Lane Dunbridge Lane Awbridge Hampshire
Erection of equestrian barn and provision of associated parking and turning area
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2019-12-09
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- Land Adjacent Dunbridge Lane Dunbridge Lane Awbridge Hampshire SO51 0GQ
Change of use of land to equestrian use and construction of manege
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2019-08-08
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- Jordans Dunbridge Lane Awbridge Romsey Awbridge
Installation of 2 dormer windows to rear elevation to replace existing rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2005-03-03
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A brief summary of Kents Oak in Hampshire

Kents Oak is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kents Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kents Oak includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunbridge Pit SSSI, River Test SSSI; 15 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 Kents Oak

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kents Oak. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Kents Oak.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kents Oak were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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