How long do planning decisions take near Lordswood?

The average planning decision time near Lordswood is 59 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 67%. 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 8 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

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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: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

2 planning applications found near Lordswood.

- 7 Lordswood Road Southampton SO16 6SA
T1: Beech tree on bank of number 7 close to property of number 5 - fell to ground level
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Southampton Sports Centre Thornhill Road Southampton SO16 7AY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 15 (contamination) and 16 (construction management plan) of planning permission ref 25/00155/R3CFL for construction of new family zone.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of Lordswood in Hampshire

Property prices in Lordswood show an average sale price of £310,002, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lordswood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Lordswood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lordswood were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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