Shirley Warren, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shirley Warren, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Shirley Warren
Shirley Warren is a prominent district in the western part of Southampton, Hampshire, known for its vibrant retail and residential areas. As the primary suburban shopping hub in west Southampton, it features a diverse housing landscape, including council houses at its core and larger private homes in Upper Shirley. The district is bordered by Southampton Common, a significant green space that separates it from Highfield, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Southampton 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shirley Warren.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirley Warren.
- 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 Warren based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Shirley Warren.
- - 72 - 74 Anglesea Road Southampton SO15 5QS
Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use of commercial building (Class E) to 6 flats (3 x 2 bed, 3 x 1 bed) (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 89 Laundry Road Southampton SO16 6AQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (building materials) and 4 (Landscaping, lighting and means of enclosure) of planning permission 25/01489/FUL for a single-storey building
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 115 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6UR
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 4m, Max Height 3.2m, Eaves Height 2.6m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 59 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6UP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the premises as a tyre and battery centre, comprising the sale and fitting of tyres, batteries and automotive products to comme
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 84 Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6US
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 07 (Noise Insulation) of permission 25/00174/FUL for change of use to House in Multiple Occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 93 Warren Avenue Southampton SO16 6AF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (energy and water) of planning permission ref 22/00411/FUL for 2-flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 65 Anglesea Road Southampton SO15 5QR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 6 (energy and water), 13 (external lighting scheme), 19 (demolition statement) and 20 (construction management plan) of planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Hampton Place Hampton Close Southampton SO15 5SB
T1 Lime - In late stages of decline with numerous ganoderma fungal brackets around the base of the tree. Significant structural defects present. Tree has been shedding large branches and limbs in rece
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-03-01
View full details - - 64 Romsey Road Southampton SO16 4DB
Permitted Development Assessment - Prior Approval sought for a change of use of the ground floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to a two bed flat (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed re-cladding of the Labs and Pathology Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 13 Romsey Road Southampton SO16 4BY
Erection of a new shop front (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Shirley Warren in Hampshire
Shirley Warren is a prominent district in the western part of Southampton, Hampshire, known for its vibrant retail and residential areas. As the primary suburban shopping hub in west Southampton, it features a diverse housing landscape, including council houses at its core and larger private homes in Upper Shirley. The district is bordered by Southampton Common, a significant green space that separates it from Highfield, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Shirley Warren show an average sale price of £310,002, 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 Shirley Warren a particularly low-crime area.
Shirley Warren has one conservation area within its boundaries: St James Road. 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 Shirley Warren includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shirley Warren 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 Shirley Warren
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Shirley Warren. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Shirley Warren.
The average decision time of 56 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 Warren were outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4).
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Coxford planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.