Penton Mewsey, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penton Mewsey, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Penton Mewsey are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is a charming village and civil parish situated in Hampshire, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Andover. This picturesque location offers a tranquil environment, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 399 (2021)
District: Test Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penton Mewsey.
- 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 Mewsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
328 planning applications found near Penton Mewsey.
- - The Smithy Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
3x Ash Tree's - Within The Pentons conservsation area - Dangerous - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - The Smithy Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
1 x Ash Tree with TPO - Dangerous - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Garth House Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
T1 - Ash Leaf Maple - Re-pollard to old pruning cuts, T2 - Lawson Cypress - Fell, T3 and T4 - Cypress - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Cherrywood Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
(T1) Apple - Fell (T2) Conifer (Western Red Cedar) - Fell (T3) Conifer (Lawson Cypress) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Rose Cottage Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
Erection of detached dwellinghouse, creation of access and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Home Farm House Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
Insertion of a dormer window within the north roof slope
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Home Farm House Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
Internal alterations including installation of a WC, insertion of lightweight partitions and subdivision of existing bedroom, and external alterations including insertion of a dormer window within the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Penton House Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
Erection of two outbuildings at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Penton House Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
Application for lawful development certificate for conversion of garage to media room, and replacement sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Harroway House Harroway Lane Penton Harroway Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
T3 - Cherry - Fell, T4 - 2x Yew - Crown reduce by 2m in height leaving finished height of 4-5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Harroway House Harroway Lane Penton Harroway Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
T1 - Beech - Prune back secondary branches to gain up to 4m clearance from dwelling, Crown raise lowest limb by removing secondary branches over road to gain 6m clearance, crown thin by removing deadw
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Orchard House Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
T1 - Maple - Repollard back to old cuts, T2 - Beam - Reduce back to fence line by 2.5 metres, T3 - next to Beam - Reduce by 2.5 metres on lower limbs back to fence line, T4 - Plum - Fell, G1 - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Sleepers Cottage Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
Side extension to detached ancillary building including addition of solar panels and relocation of gates
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Harroway House Harroway Lane Penton Harroway Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
Demolition of single storey extension, lean-to metal roofed canopy and timber shed and existing extension on stilts, erection of two-storey rear extension, single storey wrap around extension, convers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Cherrywood Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
T1 - Ash, T3 - Cherry, T4 and T5 - Leylandii - Fell, T2 - Western Red Cedar - Reduce height by up to 5 metres, T7 - Yew - Reduce by up to 2 metres, T6 - Hazel - Remove 6 stems
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - Rose Cottage Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
G9 - 9x Cypress - Fell T10 - Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - The White Hart Inn Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RD
T1 - Cherry - Fell, T2 - Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Sleepers Cottage Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RA
T1 - Willow - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Rose Cottage Newbury Hill Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RW
Erection of a single detached dwellinghouse, creation of an access and associated landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Staddlestones Chalkcroft Lane Penton Mewsey Andover Hampshire SP11 0RQ
Variation of condition 2 of approved application 24/00577/FULLN (Construction of detached garage) to allow for alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Penton Mewsey in Hampshire
Penton Mewsey is a charming village and civil parish situated in Hampshire, England, just 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Andover. This picturesque location offers a tranquil environment, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 399 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.
Property prices in Penton Mewsey show an average sale price of £318,540, 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 Mewsey a particularly low-crime area.
Penton Mewsey 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penton Mewsey includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Penton Mewsey
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Penton Mewsey. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Mewsey.
The average decision time of 46 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 Mewsey were tree works (20), full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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