Petersfield, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Petersfield, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
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: £565,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
53 planning applications found near Petersfield.
- - 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: Full | 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: 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 84 Station Road Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AH
Proposed front boundary wall with railings and access gate, hardstanding and swimming pool with associated landscape, drainage and ancillary works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 10 Madeline Road Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AL
Demolition of existing rear extension, proposed new rear extension with parapet to flat roof and glazed roof lanterns, plus new front door on principal elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
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
View full details - - Petersfield Physic Garden 16A High Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JG
Installation of steel buttresses within the Petersfield Physic Garden boundary to support a 30m section of existing wall (2.3 high), including associated helical piles, brick cladding to match existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Drum Housing Association Drum Court The Spain Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3NG
Discharge Conditions 4 - Construction Method Statement, 5 - Construction Environmental Management Plan of approved planning application SDNP/23/00302/FUL - 21 No. apartments, parking, landscaping and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - National Westminster Bank 4 High Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JE
Demolition of a portion of the existing boundary wall of the car parking area at the rear of 4 High Street Petersfield to create disabled and pedestrian access and installation of fencing within the r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 22 College Street Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AD
Internal and external remodelling, changes to fenestration, rear extension, removal of outbuildings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 16 Sheep Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3JX
Removal of boundary wall to Hylton road and formation of new car parking court serving 14 and 16 Sheep street plus 1 Hylton Road with access from Hylton Road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - The Blacksmith Daughter, rear of 39 Chapel Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3DY
Section 73 application for the variation of condition 2, 3 and 5 of planning permission SDNP/24/03947/FUL: (Creation of a single-storey commercial unit in place of an existing structure) Allowed on ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Adj 4 Drum Mead Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3AQ
Notification of cabinet placement Virgin media Level 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-27
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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 £565,804, 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, 89 planning applications were submitted near Petersfield. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Petersfield were full planning applications (37), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 85 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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