How long do planning decisions take near Lordswood?

The average planning decision time near Lordswood is 49 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 Lordswood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lordswood?

The most common type of planning application near Lordswood is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lordswood?

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Lordswood, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lordswood, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lordswood are administered by Southampton City Council. View the full Southampton City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lordswood

Lordswood is a district located in the northern part of Greater Southampton, Hampshire. It shares borders with Lordshill, Chilworth, Aldermoor, and Bassett, making it a key area for planning applications within the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,430 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Southampton
Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Test
LSOA: Southampton 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lordswood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lordswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Lordswood.

26/00757/FUL - 12 Burgess Road Southampton SO16 7NX
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-29
26/00759/DIS - Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 29 (car park management plan) of planning permission ref 24/00601/MMA for community hub, athletics and snow sports buildings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-25
26/00737/DIS - Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 28 (contamination) and 42 (drainage) of planning permission ref 24/00601/MMA for community hub, athletics and snow sports buildings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-24
26/00735/DIS - Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (external lighting scheme) 22 (rainwater) 33 (cycle storage) and 39 (noise) of planning permission ref 24/00601/MMA for community hub, ath
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-23
26/00734/DIS - Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 10 (CCTV details) 30 (Signage strategy) 31(servicing and delivery management plan) and 32 (refuse management plan) of planning permission ref
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-23
26/00653/FUL - 15 Rockleigh Road Southampton SO16 7AQ
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-05
- 3 Seymour Road Southampton SO16 6RH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 6 m, Max Height 3 m, Eaves Height 3 m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-27
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26/00608/PAH - 3 Seymour Road Southampton SO16 6RH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 6 m, Max Height 3 m, Eaves Height 3 m)
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-27
26/00561/NMA - Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 24/00601/MMA for the site's redevelopment seeking amendments to condition 5 (phasing) relating to cricket pitch improvement works and their del
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-14
26/00528/FUL - 213 Hill Lane Southampton SO15 7TZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension and replacement decking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-07
- Tesco Express Lordswood Road Southampton SO16 6LN
To remove mixed species self seeded trees that have a dbh of under 75mm, the established trees encroaching onto the fence line will be uplifted over the fence to approx. 3 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-28
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A brief summary of Lordswood in Hampshire

Property prices in Lordswood show an average sale price of £354,430, 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 Lordswood a particularly low-crime area.

Lordswood has one conservation area within its boundaries: St James Road. 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 Lordswood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southampton Common SSSI; 4 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 Lordswood

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Lordswood. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Lordswood.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lordswood were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (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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