Rowlands Castle, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rowlands Castle, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of England, just 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant and straddling the Hampshire/West Sussex border. This picturesque area may present opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to larger towns and its unique rural character.
Population: 3,190 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
Website: http://www.rowlandscastle.com
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £475,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rowlands Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rowlands Castle.
- 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 Rowlands Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Rowlands Castle.
- - 50 The Green, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6AB
Plum fruit tree - removed Bay tree - trimmed Magnolia tree (overhanging from neighbour) - trimmed Elaeagnus tree (overhanging from neighbour) - trimmed
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 28 The Green, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6AB
1 x Multi -stemmed Bay - Fell 5 x Leylandi - Fell
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Doveborne, 29 Finchdean Road, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DA
Discharge of condition (5) Energy of approved planning application #27726/011
Type: Conditions | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 23 Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BP
Demolition of rear conservatory to be replaced with single storey infill extension. Erection of a traditional porch to the primary elevation and single storey ground floor side extension. Internal mod
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 16b The Green, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BN
Replacement balustrade finished in hung plain brown tiles (Resubmission of application 58572/006).
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Flat Above, 24 The Green, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6AB
Change of use of first floor from residential to Class E(e) and E(g)(i) use. No structural changes.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - 28 Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6BP
Proposed two-storey side & rear extensions, internal alterations and refurbishment (amended scheme following removal of detached forward garage and studio)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Rowlands Castle in Hampshire
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of England, just 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant and straddling the Hampshire/West Sussex border. This picturesque area may present opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to larger towns and its unique rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,190 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Rowlands Castle show an average sale price of £475,340, 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 Rowlands Castle a particularly low-crime area.
Rowlands Castle has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Rowlands Castle, Sir George Staunton Country Park. 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 Rowlands Castle includes 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rowlands Castle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rowlandscastle.com. 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 Rowlands Castle
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Rowlands Castle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rowlands Castle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Rowlands Castle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rowlands Castle were full planning applications (10), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.