Lower Wield, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Wield, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Lower Wield
Lower Wield is a quaint village located in the East Hampshire district, within the civil parish of Wield. Nestled 1.8 miles west of Bentworth and 5.2 miles west of Alton, this peaceful locality is well-connected, with the nearest railway station situated in Alton. This charming village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its rural atmosphere while remaining accessible to nearby towns.
District: Wield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £613,964 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Winchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
- LSOA: Winchester 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Wield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Wield.
- 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 Wield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Lower Wield.
- - Lower Wield House berrywood Lane lower Wield alresford, SO24 9RX
Removal of self seeded trees. Salix caprea - Goat Willow x 10 - Fell Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash x 4 - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Pitters Farm House Windmill Lane, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
T1 - Weeping Ash - Fell T2 - Beech - Reduce laterally on all over extending compass points by up to 3 meters, to leave a balanced canopy - finished spread 9 meters no height affected G1 - Ash - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Windmill Cottage Windmill Lane, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
Demolition of part of the existing single storey rear extension and erection of a replacement single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Whites Farm Windmill Lane, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
T2 Maple (Japanese) - Fell T9 - Ash (Common) - Fell T8 Yew - Pruning - Reduce crown by 30% - Approximately 4m in total and maintain on a biennial basis.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Holly Cottage Berrywood Lane, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
Replace ground floor rear window with doors and a loft conversion incorporating rooflights
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - K9 Sleepover, Janda The Drove, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
Variation of condition regarding approved plan numbers, to planning permission 26328/016 as varied by 26328/017, to change approved drawing numbers; amended design which includes changes within built
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - K9 Sleepover, Janda The Drove, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
Proposed Road/Track for agricultural use.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Candover Manor The Drove, Lower Wield, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
Variation of condition 19 of 26328/016 to allow substitution of floor & elevations plans showing removal of three windows on west facade & replace with a bay window
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Dials Close, Yew Tree Lane, Wield, Alresford, SO24 9RX
Conversion of attached garage into habitable accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling (part retrospective) with external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Lower Wield in Hampshire
Lower Wield is a quaint village located in the East Hampshire district, within the civil parish of Wield. Nestled 1.8 miles west of Bentworth and 5.2 miles west of Alton, this peaceful locality is well-connected, with the nearest railway station situated in Alton. This charming village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its rural atmosphere while remaining accessible to nearby towns. It sits within the Wield district.
Property prices in Lower Wield show an average sale price of £613,964, 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 Lower Wield a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Wield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Wield, Bradley, Upper Wield. 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 Lower Wield includes 5 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 Lower Wield
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Wield.
The most common application types near Lower Wield were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bradley planning applications
- Upper Wield planning applications
- Heath Green planning applications
- Hattingley planning applications
- Lower Common planning applications
- Medstead planning applications
- Axford planning applications
- Bentworth planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.