Penton Corner, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penton Corner, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Penton Corner
Penton Corner is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Penton Mewsey, situated in Hampshire's Test Valley district. Just 2 miles east of Andover, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area, particularly for those considering developments that complement the local character and community needs.
District: Penton Mewsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £414,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
- LSOA: Test Valley 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penton Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penton Corner.
- 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 Penton Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Penton Corner.
- - Portway Inn Joule Road Portway Business Park Andover Hampshire SP10 3UX
Extension to existing hotel to provide additional bedrooms; external alterations to the hotel restaurant to provide a reconfigured restaurant space and additional hotel bedrooms, alterations to the ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 Beech Close Penton Harroway Andover Hampshire SP11 0QY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey rear extension (length from rear wall of original dwellinghouse 7 metres, height 4 metres, height to eaves 2.65 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Penton Corner in Hampshire
Penton Corner is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Penton Mewsey, situated in Hampshire's Test Valley district. Just 2 miles east of Andover, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area, particularly for those considering developments that complement the local character and community needs. It sits within the Penton Mewsey district.
Property prices in Penton Corner show an average sale price of £414,699, 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 Penton Corner a particularly low-crime area.
Penton Corner has one conservation area within its boundaries: The Pentons. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penton Corner 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 Penton Corner
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Penton Corner. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Penton Corner.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penton Corner were full planning applications (12), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.