How long do planning decisions take near Kimpton?

The average planning decision time near Kimpton is 36 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 Kimpton?

The planning approval rate near Kimpton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kimpton?

The most common type of planning application near Kimpton is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kimpton?

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Kimpton, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kimpton, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Kimpton

Kimpton is a village and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, just west of Andover and bordering Ludgershall in Wiltshire. The area is notable for its proximity to the Thruxton motor racing circuit, which lies to the south in the parish of Thruxton, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 379 (2021)

District: Test Valley

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Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 005E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kimpton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kimpton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Kimpton.

- Bell Cottage Fyfield Andover Hampshire SP11 8ES
T1 - Ash trees x3 in rear garden - crowns to be reduced by 1.5-2m and ivy to be ringed, T2 - Conifer trees x6 in rear garden - tops to be reduced by 1-1.5m to old cuts, T3 - Holly tree in front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Forge Cottage Fyfield Andover Hampshire SP11 8ES
3 Elm Trees - Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Paddock End Down Road Kimpton Andover Hampshire SP11 8PG
T1 - Whitebeam - Crown reduction by up to 2m to appropriate growth points, deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-05-07
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- Jersey House Kimpton Lane Kimpton Andover Hampshire SP11 8NU
(T1) Conifer - Removal to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-03-02
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- Orchard Cottage Kimpton Lane Kimpton Andover Hampshire SP11 8NU
T1 - Beech - Reduce radial spread by up to 4.5m to no less than 9m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-11-22
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A brief summary of Kimpton in Hampshire

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

Kimpton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fyfield, Kimpton, Thruxton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Kimpton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Kimpton

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Kimpton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Kimpton.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kimpton were tree works (10), full planning applications (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.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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