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Planning in Newtown (SO31)

Approved
95%
106 of 107 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newtown (SO31) in the last 24 months, from Fareham Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Newtown (SO31)

Postcode districts

SO31 412 applications in the last 12 monthsPO13 106 applications in the last 12 monthsSO21 428 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fareham Borough Council

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About Newtown (SO31)

Newtown is a charming village and civil parish located in Hampshire, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Newbury, Berkshire. Its proximity to Newbury makes it an attractive area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 349 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.

Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newtown has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newtown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (19), discharge of conditions (19), amendments (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtown (SO31)?
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Newtown (SO31). The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newtown (SO31)?
The average planning decision time near Newtown (SO31) is 41 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 Newtown (SO31)?
The planning approval rate near Newtown (SO31) is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown (SO31)?
The most common type of planning application near Newtown (SO31) is tree works applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newtown (SO31)?
You can search and track planning applications near Newtown (SO31) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.