Shalden, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shalden, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shalden are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shalden
Shalden is a quaint village and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, just 2.3 miles northwest of Alton and 1.9 miles northeast of Bentworth, near the A339 road. Covering 1,536 acres at an elevation of 600 feet, the area boasts a population of 435, as per the 2011 census. The nearest railway station is in Alton, approximately 2.5 miles southeast, making Shalden an appealing site for potential planning applications.
Population: 438 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shalden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shalden.
- 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 Shalden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Shalden.
- - Waverley Cottage Southwood Road, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4DX
Demolition of existing conservatory. Proposed two-storey end extension plus single-storey side extension.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Manor Farm Shalden Lane, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4DU
Trees in the Shalden Conservation Area - 1 x Horse Chestnut - remove a dying stem, cutting it back to the main trunk in line with previously completed works. 4 x Ash - to fell. 1 x Sycamore - reduce t
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Heverlee House Southwood Road, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4DX
1 x Beech tree - to Fell. 1 x leaning Beech tree on Southwood Road - to Fell. (As shown on submitted sketch plan).
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - The Old Forge, Southwood Road, Shalden, Alton, GU34 4DX
Listed Building Consent - demolition of existing conservatory and erection of garden room on the same elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - The Old Forge, Southwood Road, Shalden, Alton, GU34 4DX
Construction of garden room to side following demolition of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Shalden in Hampshire
Shalden is a quaint village and civil parish located in East Hampshire, England, just 2.3 miles northwest of Alton and 1.9 miles northeast of Bentworth, near the A339 road. Covering 1,536 acres at an elevation of 600 feet, the area boasts a population of 435, as per the 2011 census. The nearest railway station is in Alton, approximately 2.5 miles southeast, making Shalden an appealing site for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 438 (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 Shalden a particularly low-crime area.
Shalden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shalden. 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 Shalden includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Shalden
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shalden.
The most common application types near Shalden were full planning applications (2), tree works (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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