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Planning in Northam

Approved
79%
19 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northam in the last 24 months, from Southampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Northam

Postcode districts

SO14 110 applications in the last 12 monthsSO19 132 applications in the last 12 monthsSO18 95 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southampton City Council

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About Northam

Northam is a suburb of Southampton, Hampshire, located on the west bank of the River Itchen. It borders St Mary's, Bitterne, and Bevois Valley, with the Chapel area witnessing recent apartment developments. The A3024 road traverses Northam, connecting it to Bitterne via the Northam Bridge. Notably, St Mary's Stadium, home to Southampton F.C., is situated within Northam, despite its name reflecting the adjacent area.

The area around Northam has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Northam, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Northam. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), amendments (4), full planning applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northam?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Northam. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northam?
The average planning decision time near Northam is 76 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 Northam?
The planning approval rate near Northam is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northam?
The most common type of planning application near Northam is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northam?
You can search and track planning applications near Northam on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.