Petersfield, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Petersfield, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Petersfield are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Petersfield
Petersfield is a market town and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, approximately 15 miles north of Portsmouth. It features its own railway station on the Portsmouth Direct line, providing a vital connection between Portsmouth and London. Nestled beneath the northern slopes of the South Downs, Petersfield is entirely encompassed within the South Downs National Park, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to development and conservation.
Population: 14,820 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 012G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Petersfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Petersfield.
- 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 Petersfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
193 planning applications found near Petersfield.
- SDNP/26/02674/NMA · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Land South of Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire
Non-Material Amendment sought of approved application SDNP/23/03766/FUL - updated submission of plot 1 Car-Barn. Update is regarding enclosure design
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-08 - SDNP/26/02399/DCOND · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 34 Lavant Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EF
Discharge of Condition 17 (Contamination) of Planning Approval SDNP/22/04504/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 34 Lavant Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EF
Discharge of Condition 17 (Contamination) of Planning Approval SDNP/22/04504/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 34 Lavant Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EF
Discharge of Condition 11 (Sustainability Statement) for SDNP/24/04983/CND.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - SDNP/26/01989/DCOND · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - 34 Lavant Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EF
Discharge of Condition 11 (Sustainability Statement) for SDNP/24/04983/CND.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Nationwide Bldg Soc 2 Chapel Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JD
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 12 North Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2AX
1 x whiate mangrove - Reduce 1 x mehonia tree - Reduce to allow more light into garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 10 North Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2AX
Reduce the height of 1 Hazel tree to allow more light into garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 5 Spain House, Lions Head The Spain Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JZ
Re-roofing the main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Waitrose Ltd 8 Rams Walk Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JA
Full variation application for Waitrose, Rams Walk, Petersfield GU32 3JA - Vary permitted hours for opening and sale of alcohol.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 5 Spain House, Lions Head The Spain Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JZ
Re-roofing the main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - INFOCENTRE TRAVEL SYSTEMS LTD Cedar Court 5 College Street Petersfield Hampshire
Regulation 5 Notifcation for installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, detailed as ONEA18881681 external cable of 80m, internal cable of 20m and Concrete_Internal_holes
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - British Telecom Telephone Exchange Charles Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EH
The replacement of 3no existing antennas with 6no new antennas, the installation of 1no GPS module and 1no cabinet, the refreshment of 1no existing cabinet, and ancillary development thereto
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Central Car Park Winton Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JA
Yew tree - Crown lift branches around street lamp to above the lamp leaving approximately 3m on South side of tree. Retain yew branch growing over arch but remove adjacent branch. No measurable change
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 5 Spain House, Lions Head The Spain Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JZ
Replacement garage doors to the coach house, double gates to the garage courtyard and barrier gate to the drive
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Drum Housing Association Drum Court The Spain Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3NG
Discharge Condition 17 - External Lighting Scheme on approved planning application SDNP/23/00302/FUL -21 No. apartments, parking, landscaping and associated works and infrastructure following demoliti
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Courtyard Heath Road Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4DX
Discharge Conditions 3. Materials. 4. CEMP 7. Contamination. 17. Light. 18 Noise of approved application SDNP/23/04239/FUL - Demolition of existing buildings and replacement with 4 no townhouses, 4 no
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 42 Charles Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EH
First floor rear extension above existing single storey section of existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Waitrose Ltd 8 Rams Walk Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JA
Internal refurbishment / redecoration works including replacement plant, and increasing in head hight to 1no MOE door, accessing into the service yard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - J B Corrie & Co Ltd Frenchmans Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3AP
Prior approval application for - PV Solar Installation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Petersfield in Hampshire
Petersfield is a market town and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, approximately 15 miles north of Portsmouth. It features its own railway station on the Portsmouth Direct line, providing a vital connection between Portsmouth and London. Nestled beneath the northern slopes of the South Downs, Petersfield is entirely encompassed within the South Downs National Park, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to development and conservation. The Town has a population of approximately 14,820 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Petersfield show an average sale price of £516,700, 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 Petersfield a particularly low-crime area.
Petersfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Petersfield. 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 Petersfield includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Petersfield 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 Petersfield
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Petersfield. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Petersfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Petersfield were full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (36), tree works (16). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 132 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 78 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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