Oakhanger, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakhanger, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakhanger are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakhanger
Oakhanger is a quaint village situated in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England, approximately 1.7 miles east of Bordon along the B3004 road. It falls within the parish of Selborne, which spans 7,915 acres. The nearest railway station is located in Alton, about 3.8 miles to the northwest, while the village once had its own Oakhanger Halt on the Longmoor Military Railway before its closure. This charming locale may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
District: Selborne
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: East Hampshire 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakhanger.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakhanger.
- 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 Oakhanger based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Oakhanger.
- - Chapel Farm, Chapel Farm Oakhanger Road, Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9JB
Change of use of agricultural buildings (Barns 5 and 7) to five residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated operational development including partial demolition work, external alter
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Chapel Farm, Chapel Farm Oakhanger Road, Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9JB
Retrospective application for the extension of building 11.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - The Barn Chapel Farm Oakhanger Road Oakhanger Bordon Hampshire
Retrospective application for an extension and alteration of agricultural buildings at Chapel Farm, comprising the increase in depth along the south elevation with a single-storey side extension to th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Chapel Farm, Chapel Farm Oakhanger Road, Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9JB
Conservatory addition to the garden side to replicate one documented on site until year 2000
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - Chapel Farm Oakhanger Road Hampshire Bordon GU35 9JB
Conversion of an agricultural barn and land within its curtilage at Chapel Farm to provide a flexible commercial use falling within Class E (commercial, business or service) pursuit to Class R(c) of s
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - The Hanger Free House, Oakhanger Road, Oakhanger, Bordon, GU35 9JQ
Variation of conditions 3 & 11 of 56230/009 - condition 3 - remove link to The Hanger Free House & condition 11 - to replace approved floor & elevation plans
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Tudor Thatch Cottage, Oakhanger Road, Oakhanger, Bordon, GU35 9JE
Adjoining Authority Consultation - East Hampshire District Council (55869/002) - Subdivision of existing plot to construct a new dwelling with separate access
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Oakhanger in Hampshire
Oakhanger is a quaint village situated in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England, approximately 1.7 miles east of Bordon along the B3004 road. It falls within the parish of Selborne, which spans 7,915 acres. The nearest railway station is located in Alton, about 3.8 miles to the northwest, while the village once had its own Oakhanger Halt on the Longmoor Military Railway before its closure. This charming locale may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. It sits within the Selborne district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oakhanger a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oakhanger includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Binswood SSSI, Shortheath Common SSSI, Wick Wood and Worldham Hangers SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): East Hampshire Hangers, Shortheath Common; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Oakhanger 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 Oakhanger
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Oakhanger. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Oakhanger.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakhanger were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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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