How long do planning decisions take near Shirley (BH23)?

The average planning decision time near Shirley (BH23) is 45 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 Shirley (BH23)?

The planning approval rate near Shirley (BH23) is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shirley (BH23)?

The most common type of planning application near Shirley (BH23) is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shirley (BH23)?

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Shirley (BH23), Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shirley (BH23), Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shirley (BH23) are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Shirley (BH23)

Sopley is a quaint village and civil parish located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated along the historic main road connecting Christchurch to Ringwood, it lies on the east bank of the River Avon. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Shirley, Avon, and Ripley, featuring a predominantly rural landscape with fewer than 300 homes and a population of 1,028 as of the 2021 census. This serene setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the area.

District: City of Southampton

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Area Information

Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 033D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shirley (BH23).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirley (BH23).

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 Shirley (BH23) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Shirley (BH23).

26/10246 - MEADOW COTTAGE, 22 MARRYAT WAY, BRANSGORE, SOPLEY BH23 8FG
Single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-11
- MEADOW COTTAGE, 22 MARRYAT WAY, BRANSGORE, SOPLEY BH23 8FG
Single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 14 MARRYAT WAY, BRANSGORE, BH23 8FG
Replace garden fence with brick wall
Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Shirley (BH23) in Hampshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shirley (BH23) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Shirley (BH23) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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 Shirley (BH23)

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Shirley (BH23). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Shirley (BH23).

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shirley (BH23) were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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