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Planning in Locks Heath

Approved
96%
96 of 97 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Locks Heath in the last 24 months, from Fareham Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Locks Heath

Postcode districts

SO31 409 applications in the last 12 monthsPO14 196 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fareham Borough Council

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About Locks Heath

Locks Heath is a residential suburb of Fareham in Hampshire, England, bordered by several villages including Sarisbury, Swanwick, Park Gate, Whiteley, Warsash, and Titchfield. The area features a shopping village and a community centre, serving its population of 7,104 as of the 2011 census, while the broader Locks Heath residential region had a population of 43,359. This vibrant suburb is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the area.

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

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Locks Heath, 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, 115 planning applications were submitted near Locks Heath. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

The most common types were tree works (24), discharge of conditions (13), amendments (10). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Locks Heath?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Locks Heath. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Locks Heath?
The average planning decision time near Locks Heath is 31 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 Locks Heath?
The planning approval rate near Locks Heath is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Locks Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Locks Heath is tree works applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Locks Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Locks Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.