Steep, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steep, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Steep are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Steep
Steep is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of England, just 1.4 miles north of Petersfield and easily accessible via the A3 road. The village boasts a population of 1,391, as recorded in the 2011 census, and features two public houses, including the historic 18th-century Grade II listed Harrow. The nearest railway station is also in Petersfield, situated 1.6 miles to the south, making Steep a convenient location for commuters and those interested in local planning applications.
Population: 1,359 (2021)
District: East Hampshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steep.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steep.
- 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 Steep based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
171 planning applications found near Steep.
- - Steep Farm Lodge Steep Hill Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DB
Alterations including extension to dwelling including first floor extension over existing side projection.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land South of Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire
Non Material Amendment - Various amendments to plots 1-9 for SDNP/23/03766/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land adjacent to Steep Village Hall Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire
Discharge of Condition 6 (LEMP) of Planning Approval SDNP/23/03766/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Steep Village Hall 28 Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DN
Discharge of conditions 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13 and 14 for SDNP/23/03766/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Harrow Field Harrow Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DB
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS) Regulations 2003 (AS AMENDED) to utilise permitted development rights AT HARROW INN, FIELD OPPOSITE HARROW INN, STEE
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Land South of Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire
Erection of 9 dwellings, access, parking, landscaping, and associated works following site clearance and preparation. Revised application 29.01.24 to subdivide plot 8 into 2 units, providing an uplift
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - White Cottage 49 Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DN
Addition of 2 no. Roof lights to the existing garage roof. Addition of 1no. Rooflight to the East Elevation. Proposed PV array
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DB
Discharge of Condition 4 of SDNP/21/02809/HOUS - Two detached outbuildings for use as a garage and implement store following demolition of existing sheds
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - White Cottage 49 Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DN
Demolition of existing conservatory to front elevation to be replaced by single storey bay. Repairs to tiled roof to porch, new front door and roof light to porch. Infill of existing first floor windo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Oakhurst Mill Lane Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DH
The glazing specification has changed - slimmer units are now being used.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DB
Discharge of Condition 4 for 21/02809/HOUS - Two detached outbuildings for use as a garage and implement store following demolition of existing sheds
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-06-09
View full details - - Oakhurst Mill Lane Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DH
Orangery to side and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-05-27
View full details - - Bedales School Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DG
Variation of conditions 2 and 4 of SDNP/20/01445/FUL to vary plans and materials to allow for 1. The plant room to be located symmetrical to the existing Rock Studio building (instead of asymmetrical)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - Land South of Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire
Residential Development
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Land East of Roke House Mill Lane Steep Petersfield Hampshire
1 - 2 infill dwellings on site of former nursery premises
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-11-10
View full details - - Steep Lawn Tennis Club Church Road Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DB
The installation of new low level LED floodlighting to two existing outdoor tennis court No's 7 and 8 inclusive.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-08-11
View full details - - Bedales School Church Road Steep Petersfield GU32 2DG
Change of use, enlargement and alterations of former gymnasium into hall for school assemblies [amended description]
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-06-09
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Steep Petersfield GU32 2DB
Two detached outbuildings for use as a garage and implement store following demolition of existing sheds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-05-21
View full details - - Old Oakhurst Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2DJ
Works include narrowing the over-wide channel profile and construction of a wooden deck
Status: Permitted | Council: Hampshire | Date: 2021-02-08
View full details - - Mill Meadow Farm Mill Lane Steep Petersfield Hampshire GU32 2DJ
Conversion of barn into residential accommodation - meeting 21 July 2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2020-07-06
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A brief summary of Steep in Hampshire
Steep is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Hampshire district of England, just 1.4 miles north of Petersfield and easily accessible via the A3 road. The village boasts a population of 1,391, as recorded in the 2011 census, and features two public houses, including the historic 18th-century Grade II listed Harrow. The nearest railway station is also in Petersfield, situated 1.6 miles to the south, making Steep a convenient location for commuters and those interested in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,359 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Hampshire district.
Property prices in Steep show an average sale price of £516,700, 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 Steep a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Steep includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wealden Edge Hangers SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): East Hampshire Hangers; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Steep 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 Steep
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Steep. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Steep.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Steep take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Steep were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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