How long do planning decisions take near South Ham?

The average planning decision time near South Ham is 71 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 South Ham?

The planning approval rate near South Ham is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Ham?

The most common type of planning application near South Ham is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Ham?

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South Ham, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Ham, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About South Ham

South Ham is a district and ward located to the west of Basingstoke's town centre in Hampshire. Its positioning makes it a key area for planning applications, offering opportunities for development within a residential community.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,272 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary constituency: Basingstoke
LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Ham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Ham.

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 South Ham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near South Ham.

- 301 Old Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6NY
First floor side extension with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 223 Old Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6NS
Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension following demolition of rear conservatory and replacement gate and fence to front boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 286 Old Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6PD
Erection of a fence and trellis (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-02-28
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- 23 West Ham Close Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6PF
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of South Ham in Hampshire

Property prices in South Ham show an average sale price of £354,272, 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 South Ham a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Ham 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 South Ham

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near South Ham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Ham.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near South Ham were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 93% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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