How long do planning decisions take near Lower Upham?

The average planning decision time near Lower Upham is 38 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 Lower Upham?

The planning approval rate near Lower Upham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Upham?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Upham is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Upham?

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Lower Upham, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Upham, Hampshire.

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About Lower Upham

Lower Upham is a quaint village located in Hampshire, England, just north-west of Bishop's Waltham along the B2177. Its rural setting makes it a potential area of interest for planning applications, offering opportunities for development and community enhancement in a peaceful environment.

District: Upham

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Area Information

Admin district: Winchester
Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
LSOA: Winchester 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Upham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Upham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lower Upham.

- Torbay Farm Sciviers Lane Upham Hampshire SO32 1HB
Vary or modify a S106 legal agreement (case no 14/00199/OUT and SDNP/14/00467/OUT) (Second Schedule Part 1) relating to Staircasing restriction on shared ownership homes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Julitta Cottage Winchester Road Upham Hampshire SO32 1HJ
Single storey side and rear extension and log burner flue
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 6 Torbay Farm Upham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1QN
Vary or modify a S106 legal agreement (case no 14/00199/OUT) 80% Staircasing restriction on shared ownership homes to allow 100% staircasing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Barnhurst Alma Lane Upham, Southampton, SO32 1HE
WCC Consultation: Construction of Horse Walker (Retrospective) (Winchester ref 25/00055/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2025-01-15
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- Victoria Villa Winchester Road Upham Hampshire SO32 1HD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Lower Upham in Hampshire

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

Lower Upham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upham. 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 Lower Upham includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Lower Upham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Upham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Upham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Upham were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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