Picket Piece, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Picket Piece, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Picket Piece
Picket Piece is a quaint village located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Andover. Its proximity to Andover may influence planning applications in the area, making it an attractive option for development and community projects.
District: Andover
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Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
- LSOA: Test Valley 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Picket Piece.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Picket Piece.
- 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 Picket Piece based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Picket Piece.
- - Hennings Studio 10A Ox Drove Picket Piece Andover Hampshire SP11 6ND
Side extension to existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 48 Locksbridge Road Picket Piece Andover Hampshire SP11 6WJ
Subdivision of 3 existing retail units to create 5 units for uses within Use Class E, retail, medical and health services, creche, day nursery or day centre, offices or other appropriate commercial or
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Estcourt Ox Drove Picket Piece Andover Hampshire SP11 6ND
Erect 2 bay carport with integrated storage shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land At Picket Piece Ox Drove Picket Piece Hampshire
Modification of planning obligation on 19/01485/FULLN - Amend the mortgagee in possession (MIP) clause at Paragraph 8.5 of Schedule 1 Part 7 to ensure the affordable housing units can be charged at ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Picket Piece in Hampshire
Picket Piece is a quaint village located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Andover. Its proximity to Andover may influence planning applications in the area, making it an attractive option for development and community projects. It sits within the Andover district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Picket Piece a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Picket Piece includes 9 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Picket Piece 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 Picket Piece
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Picket Piece. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Picket Piece.
The average decision period of 91 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 Picket Piece were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.