How long do planning decisions take near Sandleheath?

The average planning decision time near Sandleheath is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sandleheath?

The planning approval rate near Sandleheath is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sandleheath?

The most common type of planning application near Sandleheath is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sandleheath?

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Sandleheath, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sandleheath, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Sandleheath

Sandleheath is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 1.8 miles west of Fordingbridge within the New Forest District of Hampshire, England. With a population of 663, which rose to 680 by the 2011 Census, it is situated near the historic tripoint of Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 605 (2021)

District: New Forest

Website: http://www.sandleheath.gov.uk

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sandleheath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandleheath.

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 Sandleheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Sandleheath.

- SITE OF THE YARD, MAIN ROAD, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1PY
Variation of condition 2 of application 18/10646 to allow design amendments to both plots and the proposed garages
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Barn at BRICKHILL COTTAGE, ROCKBOURNE ROAD, SANDLEHEATH, ROCKBOURNE SP6 1QG
Change of use of x1no. agricultural building to x1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3) (Prior Approval Application)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-04-25
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- PINELEIGH, ROCKBOURNE ROAD, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1QF
Demolish existing porch and erect new enlarged porch to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Sandleheath in Hampshire

Property prices in Sandleheath show an average sale price of £388,779, 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 Sandleheath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sandleheath includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire 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, Sandleheath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sandleheath.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 Sandleheath

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Sandleheath. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Sandleheath.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sandleheath were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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