North Houghton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Houghton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Houghton are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Houghton
North Houghton is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Houghton in Hampshire's Test Valley district. Situated just 1.2 miles east of Stockbridge, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
District: Test Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £869,192 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Houghton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Houghton.
- 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 North Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near North Houghton.
- - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Change of use of agricultural barn to mixed use to include art studio for teaching, gallery with sales, function room and commercial kitchen and change of use of adjacent land to car park, retention o
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Regularisation application for retention of structural repairs to ground slab, oak frame, brick plinth, timber cladding, insulation, plaster, windows, floor finishes, and alterations to form WC and ki
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Land Opposite Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Hampshire
Change of agricultural field [Sui Generis] to secure dog walking paddock, with gated entrance, and installation of hard standing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - Greyhound Inn High Street Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6EY
Temporary canopy
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - South Lodge Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Regularisation application for repair of damage caused by falling tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - South Lodge Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Retention of pair of french doors and wood burning stove with flue
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - South Lodge Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Remove existing window, increase opening and insert pair of french doors; Install wood burning stove together with stainless steel flue (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Regularisation application for retention of structural repairs to ground slab, oak frame, brick plinth, timber cladding, insulation, plaster, windows, floor finishes, and alterations to form WC and ki
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Change of use of agricultural barn to mixed use to include art studio for teaching, gallery with sales, function room and commercial kitchen and retention of structural repairs to ground slab, oak fra
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - South Lodge Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Subdivide property to create 2 dwellings, alterations to lintel, install French doors and log burner
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - South Lodge Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Subdivide property to create 2 dwellings, alterations to lintel, install French doors and log burner
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton SO20 6LQ
Convert existing agricultural barn to provide two holiday let units including package treatment plant
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Application for prior approval to change use of agricultural barn to dwellinghouse (Class C3) with building operations necessary for conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton SO20 6LQ
Roof extension containing two bedrooms and a bathroom, with two dormer windows and four conservation rooflights (Retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton SO20 6LQ
Application to regularise roof extension containing two bedrooms and bathroom, with two dormer windows and four conservation rooflights
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Application under Class Q to determine if prior approval is required for change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the c
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-10-29
View full details - - Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Reinstatement of window to East Elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-09-15
View full details - - Houghton Lodge Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Reinstatement of window to East Elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-09-15
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6LQ
Construction of a manège
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Tiebridge Farm Houghton Road North Houghton SO20 6LQ
Change of use of agricultural barn to mixed use to include art galleries with sales, private cinema, weddings, and corporate/private/charity functions, and retention of structural repairs and alterati
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2020-03-02
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A brief summary of North Houghton in Hampshire
North Houghton is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Houghton in Hampshire's Test Valley district. Situated just 1.2 miles east of Stockbridge, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. It sits within the Test Valley district.
Property prices in North Houghton show an average sale price of £869,192, 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 North Houghton a particularly low-crime area.
North Houghton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stockbridge, Houghton and Bossington. 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 North Houghton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stockbridge Common Marsh SSSI, River Test SSSI. 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, North Houghton 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 North Houghton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near North Houghton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Houghton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near North Houghton were tree works (15), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Houghton planning applications
- Bossington planning applications
- Stockbridge planning applications
- King's Somborne planning applications
- Horsebridge planning applications
- Compton planning applications
- Broughton planning applications
- Little Somborne planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.