Selborne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selborne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Selborne
Selborne is a picturesque village located in Hampshire, England, approximately 3.9 miles south of Alton and nestled within the northern boundary of the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its association with the naturalist Revd. Gilbert White, a key figure in the history of birdwatching, Selborne attracts visitors interested in both its natural beauty and historical significance, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.
Population: 1,273 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selborne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selborne.
- 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 Selborne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Selborne.
- - Nuthatch Plum Fell Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JX
Discharge Conditions 3 - External cleaning/paint removal, 4 - Paint Historic timber beams of approved application SDNP/25/02397/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Plum Tree House Huckers Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JN
1. Common Walnut - Reduce external canopy by within 1-2m, leaving a finished canopy spread of approximately 4-5m, with a finished height of between 14 and 15m. 2 - Weeping Beech - Raise canopy to 4m f
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Nuthatch Plum Fell Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JX
Eucalyptus tree - Fell. Replace with a native Silver Birch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Orchard Mead Hastards Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3LB
T1 and T4 - Common Beech x 2 - Reduce as appropriate, elongated lower branches overhanging the rear garden. T2 and T3 - . Common Ash (diseased) x 2 - Remove branches overhanging the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Kite Hill Kite Hill Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3LA
Construction of two-storey front extension, single storey front and side extensions and swimming pool
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Nuthatch Plum Fell Lane Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JX
Felling of 7x ash trees affected by ash dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Forge Cottage High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JW
new single story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Forge Cottage High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JW
new single story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Karnten House Bones Lane Buriton Petersfield Hampshire GU31 5SE
Sycamore - height reduction and spread by 50% and thereafter maintained. Tree currently touching electric and telephone cables
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Broome House High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3LG
T1: Thuja occidentalis; to remove dead tree, max. 6 metres in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Forge Cottage High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JW
Single storey rear extension (Amended plans received 06.08.2025).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Wakes Cottage High Street Selborne Alton Hampshire GU34 3JH
Discharge of conditions 3: schedule of external materials, and 4: structural condition report of roof with outline schedule of repairs and details, of approved application SDNP/24/00788/LIS - Removal
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Selborne in Hampshire
Selborne is a picturesque village located in Hampshire, England, approximately 3.9 miles south of Alton and nestled within the northern boundary of the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its association with the naturalist Revd. Gilbert White, a key figure in the history of birdwatching, Selborne attracts visitors interested in both its natural beauty and historical significance, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,273 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Selborne a particularly low-crime area.
Selborne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Selborne. 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 Selborne includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Selborne Common SSSI, Coombe Wood and The Lythe SSSI, Noar Hill SSSI and 1 more; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): East Hampshire Hangers; 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, Selborne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Selborne
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Selborne. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Selborne.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Selborne were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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