Preston Candover, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston Candover, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Preston Candover
Preston Candover is a village and large civil parish in Hampshire, England, covering approximately 3,457 acres. Located about 4.5 miles from Basingstoke, it features two churches, although only one is currently active. The village is situated on lower ground, bordered by higher terrain near Farleigh Wallop and Nutley, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications that consider both its rural charm and accessibility to nearby towns.
Population: 405 (2021)
District: Basingstoke and Deane
Website: http://www.prestoncandoverandnutley-pc.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,272 (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 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston Candover.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston Candover.
- 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 Preston Candover based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Preston Candover.
- - Meadow House Church Lane Preston Candover Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2EN
T1 Cedar - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Malmsmead Farleigh Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EE
Replacement of flat, plastic roof with a clay tile pitched roof to an existing lean-to structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Purefoy Arms Alresford Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EJ
Display of a non-illuminated painted wall sign on the southern elevation and 1 no. externally illuminated double-sided hanging sign on the eastern elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Malmsmead Farleigh Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EE
Replace 2 no. existing windows upper level east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Valley House Farleigh Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2DN
T1 - Removal of Fir tree to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Cherry Tree Cottage Alresford Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EQ
Replacement of door and windows to south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Candover Valley Store Farleigh Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EE
Display of 1 no. freestanding advertisement sign, with external, low-level solar lighting
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Rectory Farleigh Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EE
T1 Cherry, remove. This tree is dead T2 Ash, Fell. Suffering with ash dieback heavily leaning over the rear garden T3 Ash, Fell, Suffering with ash dieback over driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - The Purefoy Arms Alresford Road Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EJ
Variation of condition 1 of 24/00722/FUL to amend drawing numbers to allow for various alterations to approved scheme, including the variation of conditions 3, 4, 6, 9, 21 and 22 to reflect discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - North Hall Church Lane Preston Candover Hampshire RG25 2EN
Variation of Condition 1 of 21/03854/FUL - Refurbishment of main house including erection of a new orangery, extensions and alterations to existing Service Wing including merging separate self-contain
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Preston Candover in Hampshire
Preston Candover is a village and large civil parish in Hampshire, England, covering approximately 3,457 acres. Located about 4.5 miles from Basingstoke, it features two churches, although only one is currently active. The village is situated on lower ground, bordered by higher terrain near Farleigh Wallop and Nutley, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications that consider both its rural charm and accessibility to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 405 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.
Property prices in Preston Candover show an average sale price of £354,272, 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 Preston Candover a particularly low-crime area.
Preston Candover has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brown and Chilton Candover, Preston Candover. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Preston Candover includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Preston Candover planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.prestoncandoverandnutley-pc.gov.uk. 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 Preston Candover
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Preston Candover. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Preston Candover may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Preston Candover were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (2), advertising consent (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chilton Candover planning applications
- Axford planning applications
- Nutley planning applications
- Gobley Hole planning applications
- Upper Wield planning applications
- Bradley planning applications
- Lower Wield planning applications
- Dummer planning applications
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.