Southwood, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southwood, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southwood are administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. View the full Rushmoor Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southwood
Southwood is a suburb of Farnborough, located within the borough of Rushmoor in Hampshire, England. It lies adjacent to Cove and falls under the Cove and Southwood ward, making it a relevant area for those researching local planning applications and developments.
District: Rushmoor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,901 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rushmoor
- Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
- LSOA: Rushmoor 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southwood.
- 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 Southwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Southwood.
- 26/00375/TPO - 106 Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
One Beech T5 on plan (T3 of TPO 358V) crown reduce by no more than 3 metres in height and laterals by no more than 2 metres and crown lift by no more than 5 metres from ground level. Remove dead, dama
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 106 Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
One Beech T5 on plan (T3 of TPO 358V) crown reduce by no more than 3 metres in height and laterals by no more than 2 metres and crown lift by no more than 5 metres from ground level. Remove dead, dama
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 110 Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:Conversion of the attached garage into habitable rooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/00366/PDCPP - 110 Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:Conversion of the attached garage into habitable rooms
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 120B Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
Certificate of Lawfulness For a Proposed Use or Development: Erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/00345/PDC - 120B Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RG
Certificate of Lawfulness For a Proposed Use or Development: Erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-25 - - Land Affected By TPO 415V - Between Ively Road, Wisley Gardens And Southern Way Farnborough Hampshire
Work to 5 Oaks , tree T1 on submitted plan ((T35 of TPO 415V) remove Ivy at base. Lift branches over residential parking area and driveways to give no more than 5 metres clearance. Remove dead wood.T2
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/00248/TPOPP - 12 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
Crown reduction of no more than 3 metres of T1 and T2 Oaks as per submitted plan, removal of T3 Oak due to declining health and removal of deadwood from the T4 Oak . All trees are part of group G28 of
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/00306/FULPP - 67A Whetstone Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9SX
Retention of existing side boundary walls and fencing, proposed erection of a front boundary wall and fencing to match existing boundary treatments, conversion of an existing garage/store to a habitab
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00267/FULPP - 8 Griffon Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0PG
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/00268/TPOPP - 10 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
T1 Beech as per submitted plan (part of group G24 of TPO 358V) located in the rear garden, thin the inner canopy by no more than 20% and crown lift to no more than 4 metres above ground level and remo
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 10 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
T1 Beech as per submitted plan (part of group G24 of TPO 358V) located in the rear garden, thin the inner canopy by no more than 20% and crown lift to no more than 4 metres above ground level and remo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-17
View full details - - 8 Griffon Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0PG
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-16
View full details - - 12 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
Crown Reduction of approx 2-3m of T1 and T2 Oak, removal of T3 Oak due to declining health, and removal of deadwood from T4 Oak of 04/00358V/ORDER.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 32 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
One Pine T1 on submitted plan (part of group G11 of TPO 358V) remove lowest limb nearest property and crown reduce by no more than 3 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-05-02
View full details - - Discovery Place Columbus Drive Farnborough Hampshire
Erection of a building for Class B8 Use (storage and distribution) with associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 2 The Birches Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9RP
One Oak T1 on plan, crown reduce by no more than 3 metres all round. One Oak T2 on plan crown reduce by no more than 3 metres to balance crown. Both trees are part of group G21 of TPO 358V. One Norway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-03-15
View full details - - 4 Southwood Village Centre Links Way Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0NA
Submission of details reserved by condition 7 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of 25/00059/FULPP dated 10.11.2025 for change of use 10 parking spaces and erection of 3no. jet wash bays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 6 Ash Tree Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0QP
Erection of first floor side and rear extension, erection of front porch plus associated internal amendments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 168 Fleet Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9SL
Single storey side extension & new flat roof to existing detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Southwood in Hampshire
Southwood is a suburb of Farnborough, located within the borough of Rushmoor in Hampshire, England. It lies adjacent to Cove and falls under the Cove and Southwood ward, making it a relevant area for those researching local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Rushmoor district.
Property prices in Southwood show an average sale price of £389,901, 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 Southwood a particularly low-crime area.
Southwood 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 Southwood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Foxlease and Ancells Meadows SSSI, Eelmoor Marsh SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Southwood 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 Southwood
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Southwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Southwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southwood were full planning applications (21), tree works (15), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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