Otterbourne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Otterbourne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Otterbourne
Otterbourne is a village in Hampshire, England, situated about four miles south of Winchester and eight miles north of Southampton. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,539 residents and encompassed 626 dwellings, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications. Its proximity to major urban centres enhances its appeal for development and residential projects.
Population: 1,564 (2021)
District: Winchester
Website: http://www.otterbourne.parish.hants.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Winchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
- LSOA: Winchester 001A
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Otterbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Otterbourne.
- 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 Otterbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Otterbourne.
- - 30 Oakwood Avenue Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2ED
Two story side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Southern Water Services Ltd New Southern House Sparrowgrove Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2SW
Original application: 25/02437/FUL Conditions: 4 (BNG) and 5 (BNG credit details)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 20 Greenacres Drive Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2HE
Ash with ash dieback - cut branches back by 1 meter on the bottom branches and up to 2m on the top branches. The tree just needs a tidy up as the dead branches keep falling with the wind etc.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Beech House 4 Oakwood Avenue Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2ED
Conversion of existing integral garage into living space, including relocating drain from inside garage to garden. Drain is for bathroom waste pipe and only serves our home. No change to use of proper
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Pipers Copse 26 Grove Road Shawford Winchester Hampshire SO21 2DD
Application to vary condition 2 of approved permission 25/01197/HOU. Structural design has revealed that the hip on the roof must be slightly altered to achieve the required structural install. 2no ad
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Southern Water Services Ltd New Southern House Sparrowgrove Otterbourne Winchester SO21 2SW
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Winchester City Council (25/02273/PRE) - Proposed two large buildings and a number of smaller units which provide secure and weather-proof housing for electrical con
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Otterbourne in Hampshire
Otterbourne is a village in Hampshire, England, situated about four miles south of Winchester and eight miles north of Southampton. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,539 residents and encompassed 626 dwellings, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications. Its proximity to major urban centres enhances its appeal for development and residential projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,564 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Winchester district.
Property prices in Otterbourne show an average sale price of £514,169, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Otterbourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Itchen; 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, Otterbourne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.otterbourne.parish.hants.gov.uk/. 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 Otterbourne
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Otterbourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Otterbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 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 Otterbourne were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.