South Hayling, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Hayling, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Hayling are administered by Havant Borough Council. View the full Havant Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Hayling
South Hayling is a vibrant village located on Hayling Island, approximately 5 miles from Havant in Hampshire. As of 2020, it had an estimated population of 15,948 and is classified as a "smaller seaside town." Originally a civil parish with a population of 3,254 in 1931, South Hayling was merged into Havant in 1932, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and community services.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,430 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havant
- Parliamentary constituency: Havant
- LSOA: Havant 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Hayling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Hayling.
- 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 Hayling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near South Hayling.
- - 13 Laburnum Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9DR
Installation of conservatory to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 73 Hollow Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9EY
Proposed ground floor single storey rear extension and first floor rear / side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 7 My Lords Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9PW
1No Ginkgo. Reduce the height by 2.5 metres from 11 metres leaving a finished height of 8.5 metres. Reduce the width of the tree from 8 metres by 2 metres leaving a finished width of 6 metres. Subject
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 36 Selsmore Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9LD
Single-storey side extension with demolition of side carport and new off white / cream render to existing brickwork (to match neighbouring properties). New windows in white uPVC to match existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 5 Willow Wood Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9BE
Erection of conservatory to the front of the bungalow and new fencing to the north boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Laetare, Selsmore Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9JZ
Demolition of existing garage, ground floor side and rear extensions, new front porch, alterations to fenestration, first floor additions and roof alterations including new gable ends, dormer and roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-03-08
View full details - - First Floor 10 Mengham Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9BL
Application for Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission APP/15/00828 relating to change named owner from Konsept Services Ltd to Anytime Fitness and use class from D2 to E(d).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 1-3 Beech Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9DP
Installation of new enclosed fire escape stairs. Re-roofing existing glazed conservatory with modern flat roof. Addition of ventilation grille for laundry area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-11-02
View full details - - 30 North Crescent, Hayling Island, PO11 9LR
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-08-18
View full details - - 5 Willow Wood Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9BE
Application for certificate of lawfulness relating to proposed installation of static caravan in rear garden and conversion of garage to utility room.
Status: Permitted | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 17 Mengham Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 9JB
Erection of an enclosed front porch extension. Extension of existing canopy roof to join up with proposed front porch roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-03-03
View full details - - 31 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EA
Display of 1No. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1No. externally illuminated projecting sign and 1No. internally located illuminated LCD digital display screen.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 4 Osprey Drive, Hayling Island, PO11 9BX
Single storey extension to side of existing to create a new entrance hall, shower room and utility room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of South Hayling in Hampshire
South Hayling is a vibrant village located on Hayling Island, approximately 5 miles from Havant in Hampshire. As of 2020, it had an estimated population of 15,948 and is classified as a "smaller seaside town." Originally a civil parish with a population of 3,254 in 1931, South Hayling was merged into Havant in 1932, making it a key area for planning applications related to coastal development and community services.
Property prices in South Hayling show an average sale price of £410,430, 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 Hayling a particularly low-crime area.
South Hayling has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 South Hayling includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sinah Common SSSI, Chichester Harbour SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chichester Harbour; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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, South Hayling 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 Hayling
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near South Hayling. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Hayling may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near South Hayling slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Hayling were full planning applications (16), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.