How long do planning decisions take near Popham?

The average planning decision time near Popham is 41 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 Popham?

The planning approval rate near Popham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Popham?

The most common type of planning application near Popham is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Popham?

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Popham, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Popham, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Popham are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Popham

Popham is a historic hamlet and civil parish located south of Basingstoke in Hampshire, England. Originally settled during the Roman occupation, it was established as an agricultural centre by the Winchester monastery. Today, Popham is bisected by the M3 Motorway and the A303 trunk road, with nearby Popham Airfield and the Little Chef restaurant situated in the neighbouring parish of Steventon. The population was included in the civil parish of Dummer as per the 2011 Census.

Population: 49 (2021)

District: Basingstoke and Deane

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £625,116 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Winchester
Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
LSOA: Winchester 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Popham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Popham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Popham.

- Spring Cottage 206 Popham Court Road Popham Micheldever Hampshire SO21 3BJ
Erection of single storey side extension to connect house to existing Garage/Study structure. Conversion of existing garage parking to habitable space. New external black timber cladding to proposed e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Popham in Hampshire

Property prices in Popham show an average sale price of £625,116, 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 Popham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Popham includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Popham

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Popham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Popham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Popham were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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