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Planning in Sholing Common

Approved
86%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sholing Common in the last 24 months, from Southampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Sholing Common

Postcode districts

SO19 129 applications in the last 12 monthsSO18 95 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southampton City Council

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About Sholing Common

Sholing Common is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sholing Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sholing Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sholing Common has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sholing Common 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 Sholing Common, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Sholing Common. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sholing Common?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Sholing Common. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sholing Common?
The average planning decision time near Sholing Common is 46 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 Sholing Common?
The planning approval rate near Sholing Common is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sholing Common?
The most common type of planning application near Sholing Common is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sholing Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Sholing Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.