Romsey, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Romsey, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
About Romsey
Romsey is a charming town and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles southwest of Winchester. Nestled on the outskirts of the New Forest, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, with a population of 14,768 as recorded in the 2011 census. This strategic location makes Romsey a key area for planning applications, especially for developments benefiting from nearby natural and urban amenities.
Population: 14,442 (2021)
District: Test Valley
Website: http://www.hantsweb.gov.uk/romseytowncouncil/index.html
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £495,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Romsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Romsey.
- 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 Romsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Romsey.
- - 88 Latham Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 7DB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 10 Tench Way Romsey Hampshire SO51 7RX
Single storey with part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 4 Southampton Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey rear extension (length from rear wall of original dwellinghouse) 6.62 metres, height 2.74 metres, height to eaves 2.74
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF
New roof windows to rear kitchen roof and brickwork repairs/repointing with repairs to rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF
New roof windows to rear kitchen roof and brickwork repairs/repointing with repairs to rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 86 Latham Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 7DB
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 3 Market Place Mews Newton Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GZ
(T1) Whitebeam - Prune the branches over hanging into 3 Market Place Mews, Newton Lane, back to properties boundary line to reduce the trees crown encroaching the garden and onto roof of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Kutchenhaus Romsey 11 Church Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BT
Variation of Condition 7 (Approved plans) of 20/00701/FULLS (Demolition of toilet blocks to rear and conversion, alterations and extension to provide four dwellings comprising a two-storey two-bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 70 The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BX
Redecoration of shop front walls and side walls in the same colour (Limited to ground floor / shop), Redecoration of shop front woodwork in a new colour (Door frame, Door, side and front Window), Remo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 9 Winchester Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AB
Holly - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 98 Greatbridge Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8FH
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new outbuilding comprising of storage/office space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Old Corn Exchange 24 Market Place Romsey Hampshire SO51 8NA
Installation of a non-illuminated sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Corn Market Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GB
Replacement canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 34 Cherville Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8FD
Ash - Reduce height and spread by 2 metres to suitable growth points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Brick Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 8LG
T1 & T2 - Pine - Remove major dead wood and reduce branches to give 2-3m clearance from houses
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Old Corn Exchange 24 Market Place Romsey Hampshire SO51 8NA
Installation of a non-illuminated sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Nationwide 33 The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8YF
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to side external wall of Nationwide Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Edwina Mountbatten Lodge Broadwater Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GH
Display of varied non-illuminated signage; 1 monolith stack display, 2 flag poles, 3 banners and a welcome sign on building
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
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This is the proposal for my application.
Status: Permitted | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 88 Latham Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 7DB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey rear extension (length from rear wall of original dwellinghouse 3.70 metres, height 3.00 metres, height to eaves 2.70
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Romsey in Hampshire
Romsey is a charming town and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, approximately 7 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles southwest of Winchester. Nestled on the outskirts of the New Forest, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, with a population of 14,768 as recorded in the 2011 census. This strategic location makes Romsey a key area for planning applications, especially for developments benefiting from nearby natural and urban amenities. The Town has a population of approximately 14,442 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.
Property prices in Romsey show an average sale price of £495,867, 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 Romsey a particularly low-crime area.
Romsey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Romsey. 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 Romsey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Test SSSI; 2 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, Romsey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hantsweb.gov.uk/romseytowncouncil/index.html. 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 Romsey
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Romsey. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of -5 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 Romsey.
The average decision time of -5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Romsey were full planning applications (22), tree works (17), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 57 smaller schemes were submitted.
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