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Planning in Shirley (BH23)

Approved
94%
15 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shirley (BH23) in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the City of Southampton district.

The area around Shirley has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shirley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Shirley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Shirley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shirley (BH23)?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Shirley (BH23). The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shirley (BH23)?
The average planning decision time near Shirley (BH23) is 51 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 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shirley (BH23)?
You can search and track planning applications near Shirley (BH23) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.