Southampton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southampton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · City
Planning applications in Southampton are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southampton
Southampton is a vibrant port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England, situated about 80 miles southwest of London and 20 miles from both Portsmouth and Salisbury. With a population of 253,651 as of the 2011 census, it ranks among the most populous cities in southern England, making it a key area for potential planning applications and urban development initiatives.
Population: 271,173 (2016) · Area: 51.5 km²
District: City of Southampton
Website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Test
- LSOA: Southampton 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southampton.
- 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 Southampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Southampton.
- 26/00547/NMA - 68-76 and 80-84 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 2FW
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 14/02045/FUL for raised planters at front of site.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 71 Alma Road Southampton SO14 6UQ
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 23 Avenue Road Southampton SO14 6TR
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 17A Alma Road Southampton SO14 6UN
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 41 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 43 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 17 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 51 Avenue Road Southampton SO14 6TW
Confirmation that the use of the property by up to 4 adults living together as a single household and receiving personal care (falling within Use ClassC3b) is lawful
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 45 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 38 Rockstone Lane Southampton SO14 6HZ
T1 - Ash. Reduce back South facing limbs that overhang the garden back to the main stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 129 Lodge Road Southampton SO14 6QT
Redevelopment of the site. Erection of a part 3-storey, part 2-storey building containing 8 flats (3x 2-bed maisonettes and 5x 1-bed flats) (Outline application seeking approval for Access, Layout and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 39 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 51 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 8 Winn Road Southampton SO17 1EN
Change of use from a dwelling house (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 31 Southcliff Road Southampton SO14 6GY
Change of use from Class C3 (Residential) to 4-bedroom Housing in Multiple Occupation (Class C4).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 112-118 Bevois Valley Road Southampton SO14 0JZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use of Jesters Nightclub operational hours Monday - Saturday from 10:00AM until 02:00AM and Sunday 10:00AM until 22:30PM not in accord
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 2 Woodside Road Southampton SO17 2GQ
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 20 Thackeray Road Southampton SO17 2GT
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 39 Thackeray Road Southampton SO17 2GS
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Southampton in Hampshire
Southampton is a vibrant port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England, situated about 80 miles southwest of London and 20 miles from both Portsmouth and Salisbury. With a population of 253,651 as of the 2011 census, it ranks among the most populous cities in southern England, making it a key area for potential planning applications and urban development initiatives. The City has a population of approximately 271,173 (2016 estimate). It sits within the City of Southampton district.
Southampton covers an area of approximately 51.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southampton a particularly low-crime area.
Southampton has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oakmount Triangle, Carlton Crescent, Portswood Residents' Gardens, Cranbury Place, Uplands Estate, The Avenue. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Southampton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southampton Common SSSI, Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. 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, Southampton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.southampton.gov.uk/. 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 Southampton
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Southampton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Southampton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Southampton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Southampton were amendments (27), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (6).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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