Mottisfont, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mottisfont, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Mottisfont
Mottisfont is a charming village and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of Romsey. The village is renowned for Mottisfont Abbey and is surrounded by the scenic Mottisfont Estate, much of which, along with several local buildings, is managed by the National Trust. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and heritage.
Population: 335 (2021)
District: Test Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £495,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mottisfont.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mottisfont.
- 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 Mottisfont based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Mottisfont.
- - National Trust Mottisfont Abbey Mottisfont Village Road Mottisfont Romsey Hampshire SO51 0LP
Regularise installation of partition screening, window boxing, new pipe hole, side unit access panel, condiment station, removal and boarding of cupboard. Proposed further alterations to the removed c
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Oakhurst Cottage 2 Church Lane Mottisfont Romsey Hampshire SO51 0LL
Partial replacement of water damaged ceiling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - National Trust Mottisfont Abbey Mottisfont Village Road Mottisfont Romsey Hampshire SO51 0LP
Replacement Rose Bridge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - National Trust Mottisfont Abbey Mottisfont Village Road Mottisfont Romsey Hampshire SO51 0LP
Removal of failing decorative marble fire surround to allow investigation and repair proposal
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Mottisfont in Hampshire
Mottisfont is a charming village and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of Romsey. The village is renowned for Mottisfont Abbey and is surrounded by the scenic Mottisfont Estate, much of which, along with several local buildings, is managed by the National Trust. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 335 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.
Property prices in Mottisfont show an average sale price of £495,867, 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 Mottisfont a particularly low-crime area.
Mottisfont has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mottisfont. 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 Mottisfont includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunbridge Pit SSSI, Mottisfont Bats SSSI, River Test SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mottisfont Bats. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mottisfont planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Mottisfont
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Mottisfont. The average decision time was 139 days.
With an average of 139 days, decisions near Mottisfont take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mottisfont were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
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