Southrope, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southrope, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Southrope
Southrope is a charming hamlet located within the civil parish of Herriard, Hampshire, with a rich history dating back to its former association with the parish of Bentworth until the late 19th century. The hamlet features the Fur and Feathers pub, serving as a local gathering spot, and is situated about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) southeast of the nearest town, Alton. The name Southrope, derived from Old English Sūþrop, translates to "south village," reflecting its geographic roots.
District: Herriard
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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 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southrope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southrope.
- 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 Southrope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Southrope.
- - Cotterpins Back Lane Herriard Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2PU
Erection of a two storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Cotterpins Back Lane Herriard Basingstoke Hampshire RG25 2PU
Erection of a two storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2024-11-15
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A brief summary of Southrope in Hampshire
Southrope is a charming hamlet located within the civil parish of Herriard, Hampshire, with a rich history dating back to its former association with the parish of Bentworth until the late 19th century. The hamlet features the Fur and Feathers pub, serving as a local gathering spot, and is situated about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) southeast of the nearest town, Alton. The name Southrope, derived from Old English Sūþrop, translates to "south village," reflecting its geographic roots. It sits within the Herriard district.
Property prices in Southrope 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 Southrope a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Southrope includes 15 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, Southrope 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 Southrope
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Southrope. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Southrope.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Southrope slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Southrope were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.