How long do planning decisions take near Ovington?

The average planning decision time near Ovington is 69 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 Ovington?

The planning approval rate near Ovington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ovington?

The most common type of planning application near Ovington is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ovington?

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Ovington, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ovington, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Ovington

Ovington is part of the civil parish of Itchen Stoke and Ovington, located in the Winchester district of Hampshire, England. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Itchen, it lies just 2 miles west of Alresford and 5 miles northeast of Winchester, making it a quaint and accessible location for potential planning applications. The area also benefits from its proximity to Itchen Abbas, situated 2 miles to the southeast.

District: Itchen Stoke and Ovington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £613,964 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Winchester
Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
LSOA: Winchester 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ovington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ovington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ovington.

- Ovington Holt Lovington Lane Ovington Hampshire SO24 0RE
repollard 4 sycamore trees T1 - T4. It is approx 4m off back to old pollard points leaving them approx 10m high
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Dairy Cottage Ovington Park Lane Ovington Hampshire SO24 0RB
Conversion (change of use) of storage Barn/outbuilding to ancillary annexe accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-23
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- The Old Rectory Ovington Park Lane Ovington Hampshire SO24 0RF
Replacement of gothic style windows and doors in double glazed timber to match existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Ovington in Hampshire

Property prices in Ovington show an average sale price of £613,964, 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 Ovington a particularly low-crime area.

Ovington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ovington, Tichbourne, Itchen Stoke. 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 Ovington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 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.

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Planning Activity in Ovington

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ovington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ovington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Ovington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ovington were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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