Romsey, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Romsey, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Romsey are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £444,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
78 planning applications found near Romsey.
- 26/01442/FULLS - 23 Mountbatten Avenue Romsey Hampshire SO51 8DX
Retention of fence
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-08 - - King Johns House Church Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BT
Conservation and repair of fire damaged windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/01465/LBWS - King Johns House Church Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BT
Conservation and repair of fire damaged windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 23 Mountbatten Avenue Romsey Hampshire SO51 8DX
Retention of fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 14 Albany Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EE
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed widening of rear dormer to provide additional accommodation, provision of roof window to front roof slope, and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/01429/CLPS - 14 Albany Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EE
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed widening of rear dormer to provide additional accommodation, provision of roof window to front roof slope, and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/01404/TREES - Beauchamp House Dental Practice 100 The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BY
Tree works as per hazard safety report
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Beauchamp House Dental Practice 100 The Hundred Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BY
Tree works as per hazard safety report
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 23 Mountbatten Avenue Romsey Hampshire SO51 8DX
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/01279/LBWS - 13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF
Internal works to the existing cellar to improve environmental conditions to include installation of a cavity drain system, new insulation and floor finishes along with drainage, ventilation, electric
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF
Internal works to the existing cellar to improve environmental conditions to include installation of a cavity drain system, new insulation and floor finishes along with drainage, ventilation, electric
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01221/TPOS - 55 The Harrage Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AE
Liquid Ambar - Reduce back to old pruning cuts (around 1-2 metres)
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 55 The Harrage Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AE
Liquid Ambar - Reduce back to old pruning cuts (around 1-2 metres)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01186/TPOS - Eastwood Court Broadwater Road Romsey Hampshire
T1 - Lombardy Poplar - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Eastwood Court Broadwater Road Romsey Hampshire
T1 - Lombardy Poplar - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 13 Church Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8BT
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed dismantling and reconstruction of two chimneys with installation of chimney tray, and repointing of failed mortar on external wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01063/DDTPO - 53 The Harrage Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AE
Fell/remove dead Acer (T25 under TPO.TVBC.0980) on lawn at front of property. Another Acer has been planted.
Status: Approved | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 53 The Harrage Romsey Hampshire SO51 8AE
Fell/remove dead Acer (T25 under TPO.TVBC.0980) on lawn at front of property. Another Acer has been planted.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - The Horsefair 13 The Horsefair Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EZ
The proposal involves the change of use of the existing ground-floor kitchen and ancillary toilet facilities complemented by a first-floor extension to C1 Guest House accommodation from Sui Generis
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Horsefair 13 The Horsefair Romsey Hampshire SO51 8EZ
The proposal involves the change of use of the existing ground-floor kitchen and ancillary toilet facilities complemented by a first-floor extension to C1 Guest House accommodation from Sui Generis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-18
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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 £444,316, 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, 89 planning applications were submitted near Romsey. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 7 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 7 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 (26), tree works (24), listed building and heritage (13). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 74 smaller schemes were submitted.
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