Ropley, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ropley, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Ropley
Ropley is a village and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, covering an area of 4,684 acres (1,896 ha). Situated 4 miles east of New Alresford and 6.7 miles southwest of Alton, it is easily accessible via the A31 road. The village is also connected by a station on the Mid Hants Railway heritage line, which is just over a mile from the local shops, making it a convenient spot for potential planning applications. Ropley falls within the diocese of Winchester.
Population: 1,723 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £613,964 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Winchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
- LSOA: Winchester 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ropley.
- 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 Ropley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
352 planning applications found near Ropley.
- - Wytchelms Vicarage Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DU
Non-Material Amendment of approved application 60396 - amendment to change the roof tiles from interlocking concrete roof tiles to slate roof tiles to match the adjacent properties.
Type: Amendment | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - BURMAH COTTAGE Petersfield Road, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0EJ
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing single storey element
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Glebe End Vicarage Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DU
T1- Beech - Crown lift to a height of 4m over garden and prune back side canopy over garden by a maximum of 2m.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lyeway Cottage Lyeway Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DW
Retrospective application to change the entrance door position to the first floor north wall, raised platform veranda including access steps above carport. of approved application 57617 - Car port wit
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - East Winds Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DS
T1 Liquidambar Tree to be reduced by 1 to 2 meters. T2 Oak Tree to be reduced by 1 to 2 meters.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Old Post House Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DR
T1 Ash tree fell due to Ash die back T2 beech reduce and reshape canopy height and spread by 2m to near previous. Tree has been previously reduced, as general management. G2 Thin line of mixed conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 2, Homeside Vicarage Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DU
Single storey rear extension. Two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Hamptoune Vicarage Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DU
1 x Beech - to fell. Location as shown on submitted sketch plan.
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Exeter House Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Supply and fix photo voltaic cells to detached garage (20c), ground mount photo voltaic cells adjacent to garage, incorporate hedge screening, and replace existing failed windows.
Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - HALL PLACE Petersfield Road, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DX
T1 - Ash - fell T2 - Larch - fell
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - LYEWAY COTTAGE Lyeway Lane, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DW
Non-Material Amendment Sought to change the entrance door position. to change the floor plan to the studio area, build a brick chimney of approved application 57617 - Car port with office above.
Type: Amendment | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - ROPLEY SCHOOL Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DS
(Amended description) T24 Acer platanoides, T25 Tilia, T26 Quercus, T27 Carpinus, T28 Platanus, T29 Quercus, T42 Acer campestre, T43 Acer campestre, T44 Prunus avium & T45 Acer campestre - Crown raise
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Exeter House Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of existing failed conservatory to rear. Construction of Orangery with associated internal alterations.
Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Exeter House Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Demolition of existing failed conservatory to rear. Construction of Orangery with associated internal alterations.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - EXETER HOUSE Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
T1 Cypress -Fell T2 Cherry prune/pollard
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - The Old Parsonage Tithe Barn Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DS
Variation of Condition 5 of approved application 35724/010 location of panels to improve solar gain
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Town Street Farmhouse Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Discharge Conditions 3 - Joinery, 5 - Tree Protection, 6 - Tree Protection Notification, 7 - Tree Protection Monitoring. Of approved application 21921/027 - Single storey extension, new garage, and al
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Town Street Farmhouse Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Discharge Condition 3 - Joinery of approved application 21921/028 - Listed building consent - Single storey extension, new garage, and alterations to existing listed farmhouse, with associated landsca
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - TOWN STREET FARMHOUSE Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0DP
Non-Material Amendment to 21921/027 to relocate the proposed garage by approximately 780mm to the North-West from the position originally consented. The design and size of the proposed garage will rem
Type: Amendment | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 3 Sunnyside Cottages, Church Street, Ropley, Alresford, SO24 0DP
T1 Apple tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-10-21
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A brief summary of Ropley in Hampshire
Ropley is a village and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, covering an area of 4,684 acres (1,896 ha). Situated 4 miles east of New Alresford and 6.7 miles southwest of Alton, it is easily accessible via the A31 road. The village is also connected by a station on the Mid Hants Railway heritage line, which is just over a mile from the local shops, making it a convenient spot for potential planning applications. Ropley falls within the diocese of Winchester. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,723 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Ropley show an average sale price of £613,964, 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 Ropley a particularly low-crime area.
Ropley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ropley. 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 Ropley includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Ropley
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Ropley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ropley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ropley were full planning applications (15), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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