St Denys, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Denys, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About St Denys
St Denys is a riverside district located 1.5 miles north-northeast of Southampton's city centre, bordered by Bitterne Park and the River Itchen estuary. The area features Cobden Bridge, one of five bridges within the city, facilitating transport and connectivity. With its proximity to residential districts like Bevois Valley and New Town, as well as access to the Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate via a riverside boardwalk, St Denys presents unique opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
- LSOA: Southampton 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Denys.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Denys.
- 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 St Denys based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near St Denys.
- - 1 Rampart Road Southampton SO18 1AT
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed extension to existing single storey rear extension and roof alterations to include raising the ridge of the roof and rear dormer to faci
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Rear of 29 - 31 Vespasian Road Southampton SO18 1AY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (landscaping, lighting and means of enclosure), 7 (refuse and recycling), 8 (refuse management plan) and 9 (servicing and delivery manageme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Manor Wharf 2 Quayside Road Southampton
G1 4 ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - crown raise 5m above carpark and removal of deadwood, 1.5m clearance from telephone cables
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - Manor Wharf 2 Quayside Road Southampton
G2 - 3 whitebeam (sorbus aria) - 1.5m clearance from telephone cables
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - Centurion Industrial Park, Unit S Bitterne Road West Southampton SO18 1UB
Installation of 4 x external air source heat pump units to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Rear of 29 - 31 Vespasian Road Southampton SO18 1AY
External alterations including replacement roof and new windows/doors to facilitate change of use from Class B2 (General industry) to Class E(c) (Commercial, Business and Service), with raised decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 43 Steuart Road Southampton SO18 1AJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 3.7 m, Max Height 4.0 m, Eaves Height 2.5 m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of St Denys in Hampshire
St Denys is a riverside district located 1.5 miles north-northeast of Southampton's city centre, bordered by Bitterne Park and the River Itchen estuary. The area features Cobden Bridge, one of five bridges within the city, facilitating transport and connectivity. With its proximity to residential districts like Bevois Valley and New Town, as well as access to the Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate via a riverside boardwalk, St Denys presents unique opportunities for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Denys a particularly low-crime area.
St Denys has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portswood Residents' Gardens, Cranbury Place, Itchen Valley, Uplands Estate. 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 St Denys includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, St Denys 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 St Denys
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near St Denys. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 St Denys.
The average decision period of 77 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 St Denys were amendments (19), tree works (12), full planning applications (3).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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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.