How long do planning decisions take near Old Shirley?

The average planning decision time near Old Shirley is 56 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 Old Shirley?

The planning approval rate near Old Shirley is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Shirley?

The most common type of planning application near Old Shirley is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Shirley?

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Old Shirley, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Shirley, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Old Shirley are administered by Southampton City Council. View the full Southampton City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Southampton
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Southampton 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Shirley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Shirley.

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 Old Shirley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Old Shirley.

26/00353/FUL - 81 Anglesea Road Southampton
Erection of a 2 storey rear extension, roof alterations including raising the roof height, hip to gable, front gable features and roof lights to facilitate conversion into 3 flats (2 x one bed and 1 x
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-28
26/00514/DIS - Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4(Travel Plan and Monitoring) and 8(Sustainable Drainage) of permission 25/01329/FUL for erection of single storey and infill extensions to pr
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-05
- 72 - 74 Anglesea Road Southampton SO15 5QS
Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use of commercial building (Class E) to 6 flats (3 x 2 bed, 3 x 1 bed) (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 89 Laundry Road Southampton SO16 6AQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (building materials) and 4 (Landscaping, lighting and means of enclosure) of planning permission 25/01489/FUL for a single-storey building
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 115 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6UR
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 4m, Max Height 3.2m, Eaves Height 2.6m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 59 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6UP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the premises as a tyre and battery centre, comprising the sale and fitting of tyres, batteries and automotive products to comme
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 84 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6US
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 07 (Noise Insulation) of permission 25/00174/FUL for change of use to House in Multiple Occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-06-25
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- 65 Anglesea Road Southampton SO15 5QR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 6 (energy and water), 13 (external lighting scheme), 19 (demolition statement) and 20 (construction management plan) of planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 93 Warren Avenue Southampton SO16 6AF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (energy and water) of planning permission ref 22/00411/FUL for 2-flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 64 Romsey Road Southampton SO16 4DB
Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use of the ground floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to a two bed flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-08-23
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- Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed re-cladding of the Labs and Pathology Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Old Shirley in Hampshire

Old Shirley is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Shirley a particularly low-crime area.

Old Shirley has one conservation area within its boundaries: St James Road. 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 Old Shirley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Old Shirley

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Old Shirley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Old Shirley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Old Shirley were outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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