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Planning in Kimbridge

Approved
77%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Kimbridge

Kimbridge, a quaint village in the Mottisfont civil parish of the Test Valley district, is located roughly 4 miles southeast of Romsey. With a population of around 144, the village features a café/restaurant, a day ticket fishery, and a private trout fishing club, primarily managed by Kimbridge Estates. Notable for its picturesque waters, Kimbridge is also home to part of the Test Way long-distance footpath and is near the Mottisfont & Dunbridge railway station, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to leisure and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 177. It sits within the Mottisfont district.

Property prices in Kimbridge show an average sale price of £444,316, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kimbridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kimbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kimbridge has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kimbridge 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kimbridge, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Kimbridge. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kimbridge?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Kimbridge. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kimbridge?
The average planning decision time near Kimbridge is 53 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 Kimbridge?
The planning approval rate near Kimbridge is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kimbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Kimbridge is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kimbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Kimbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.