How long do planning decisions take near Penwood?

The average planning decision time near Penwood is 85 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 Penwood?

The planning approval rate near Penwood is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penwood?

The most common type of planning application near Penwood is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penwood?

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Penwood, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penwood, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Penwood

Penwood is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Highclere in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. Situated about 4.1 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Newbury, it offers a tranquil rural setting that may be attractive for prospective planning applications in the area.

District: Basingstoke and Deane

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £449,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Penwood.

- 29 Penwood Heights Penwood Highclere Hampshire RG20 9EY
Fell 1 Silver birch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 15 Penwood Heights Penwood Highclere Hampshire RG20 9EY
Single Storey Front Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-07-21
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- 19 Penwood Heights Penwood Highclere Hampshire RG20 9EY
TPO BDB 0387 SBIRCH (T1) - Reduce height to approx 20ft (6m).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 5 Penwood Heights Penwood Highclere Newbury Hampshire RG20 9EY
Silver Birch T1: Remove one lower limb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-09-02
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- 79 Penwood Heights Penwood Highclere Hampshire RG20 9EZ
T1 Birch: remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Land To The Rear Of The Old Beer House Foxs Lane Penwood Highclere Hampshire
Erection of an agricultural storage barn for animals and feed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Penwood in Hampshire

Property prices in Penwood show an average sale price of £449,706, 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 Penwood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Penwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Highclere Park SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex 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 Penwood

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Penwood. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Penwood.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Penwood were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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