How long do planning decisions take near Ower?

The average planning decision time near Ower is 61 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 Ower?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ower?

The most common type of planning application near Ower is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ower?

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Ower, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ower, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Ower

Ower is a hamlet located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, positioned approximately 3 miles southeast of Totton and around 4 miles northeast of Romsey. This proximity to nearby towns may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ower.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ower based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ower.

- Riverside Yard, Romsey Road, Ower, SO51 6AF
Change of use of the site for storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-25
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- 12, ROMSEY ROAD, OWER, ROMSEY, SO51 6AE
Application to discharge conditions 3, 5, 6 &7 of application 25/00648 LBC (Re-roofing of roof ; replacement rainwater goods (Application for Listed Building Consent))
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-17
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- GOLDEN MEADOW, ROMSEY ROAD, OWER, SO51 6AT
Application for discharge of conditions 4 & 7 of planning permission 19/00008 for change of Use of Existing barn to mixed use (Sui Generis); extension to existing barn to form office facilities (use c
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Ower in Hampshire

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

Ower has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest North East. 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 Ower includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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 Ower

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ower. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Ower slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ower were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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