How long do planning decisions take near Merry Oak?

The average planning decision time near Merry Oak is 81 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 Merry Oak?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Merry Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Merry Oak is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Merry Oak?

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Merry Oak, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Merry Oak, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Southampton
Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
LSOA: Southampton 026B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Merry Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Merry Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Merry Oak.

26/00782/FUL - 209 Peartree Avenue Southampton
Implementation of planning permission 22/01302/FUL not in accordance with condition 4 (Incidental Use Only). Permission sought to vary condition 4 to allow the garage to be used as storage unit indepe
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-07-03
26/00658/FUL - 7 Chessel Avenue Southampton SO19 4DY
Erection of a single-storey timber car port.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-22
26/00693/FUL - 91 Gainsford Road Southampton SO19 7AW
Roof alterations including hip to gable and side dormer. Excavation of part of the rear garden with new retaining wall to create a level garden area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-06-12
26/00544/DIS - 92 Merryoak Road Southampton SO19 7QN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15(Sustainable Drainage Systems), 18(Land Contamination investigation and remediation) and 19(Use of Uncontaminated Soils and Fill) of permiss
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-25
26/00577/FUL - 49 Merridale Road Southampton SO19 7AB
Roof alterations including hip to gable and side dormer window to facilitate loft conversion. Erection of a single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-20
- 10 Chine Avenue Southampton SO19 7JF
Oak tree (plan ref 0766) - Crown thin by approximately 10-15% to reduce wind resistance. Selective crown reduction on extended lateral limbs by up to 1.5-2 metres where appropriate. Removal of minor d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-04-21
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26/00062/TPO - Purrfect Pads Cattery 12 Chine Avenue Southampton SO19 7JF
2x sycamore - remove
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-11
- 14 Blackthorn Road Southampton SO19 7LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2(Materials), 3(Construction Management Plan), 5(Site Levels), 6(Public Sewer protection), 9(Water Efficiency) and 10(Retaining Wall) of permi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 1 Braeside Close Southampton SO19 7NE
T1 & T2 Oaks - Full Crown Reduction back to old cuts OR 3m prune on limbs that do not show previous cuts. Tree to be Crown lifted guttering height of property, no cut on lift to exceed 50mm.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-11-08
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- 5 Merryoak Green Southampton SO19 7JZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed roof alterations to include hip to gable with rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Street Record Prospect Road Southampton SO19 7DG
T1 - Lime - Fell.T5 - Oak - FellT14- Ash - Crown lift 2 lowest branches as growing low over access road and neighbouring garden.T15 - Ash - Remove branch growing low over access road and beginning enc
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-06-08
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- 146 Athelstan Road Southampton SO19 4DF
Minor-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 23/01213/FUL to improve access to basement door below.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-05-28
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- 7 Spring Road Southampton SO19 2BH
T1 Large oak tree. located in the front garden of 7 Spring Road - 2.5 metre reduction on side over hanging property 5 Spring Road only. Laterals pruned and blended to height to suitable growth points
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-02-05
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- 23 Chessel Avenue Southampton SO19 4DY
T2 Copper Beech - Reduction by up to maximum 3 meters from branch tip back to growing points keeping all cuts below 75mm in diameter to reshape the canopy
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-12-13
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- 18 Langbar Close Southampton SO19 7JH
T1 - Eucalyptus sp. - Reduce the tree by 3m leaving no greater cut than 100mm as illustrated in Tree image 1.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Merry Oak in Hampshire

Merry Oak is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

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

Merry Oak has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Woolston 2, Old Woolston 3, Old Woolston 4, Old Woolston 1. 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 Merry Oak includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. 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 Merry Oak

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Merry Oak. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

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

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Merry Oak were outline applications (4), amendments (3), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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