The Butts, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Butts, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About The Butts
The Butts in Hampshire is derived from the term for an archery shooting field, specifically referencing the mounds of earth used to support targets. Historically, the area reflects the medieval requirement for yeomen in England to master archery, a practice mandated by legislation during the reign of Henry VIII. This rich heritage could be relevant for planning applications, particularly those related to land use and historical conservation in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £562,262 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Butts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Butts.
- 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 The Butts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near The Butts.
- - 95 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2RT
Lawful development certificate proposed - conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 24 Borovere Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1PB
Single-storey rear extensions along with internal structural alterations.
Type: Full | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 24 Borovere Gardens, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1NA
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed development of a hip to gable extension, a rear dormer and three front facing rooflights.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-08-16
View full details - - 95 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2RT
Erection of double garage under Class E of the GPDO.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-05-25
View full details - - 95 Mount Pleasant Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2RT
Conversion of loft to habitable space under Classes B and C of the GPDO.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-05-25
View full details - - 24 Borovere Gardens, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1NA
Certificate of Lawful development for proposed use or Development - Hip to gable rear roof dormer extension with the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.
Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - 68 The Butts, Alton, GU34 1RD
Lawful development certificate proposed - for the siting of a mobile home within the curtilage to be occupied ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - The French Horn, The Butts, Alton, GU34 1RT
Listed Building Consent for remedial works to rebuild existing side wall, replace door and slate tiles
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Borovere Residential Home, 10 Borovere Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1PD
T1-Red Oak, Crown Lift to 3m. T2-Lime, Crown lift to 3m. T3-Lime, Crown lift to 3m. T4-Lime, Crown lift to 3m. T5-Lime, Crown lift to 3m. T6-Lime, Crown lift to 3m. All basal and epicormic growth to b
Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2024-05-19
View full details - - 26 Winchester Road, Chawton, Alton, GU34 1RX
Common Lime (Tilia Europaea) T3 in TPO (EH 187) 1987. - Fell. Common Lime (Tilia Europaea) T4 in TPO (EH 187) 1987. - Reduce canopy on all radii by approximately 2 metres, leaving a finished canopy sp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Hampshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of The Butts in Hampshire
The Butts in Hampshire is derived from the term for an archery shooting field, specifically referencing the mounds of earth used to support targets. Historically, the area reflects the medieval requirement for yeomen in England to master archery, a practice mandated by legislation during the reign of Henry VIII. This rich heritage could be relevant for planning applications, particularly those related to land use and historical conservation in the area.
Property prices in The Butts show an average sale price of £562,262, 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 The Butts a particularly low-crime area.
The Butts has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chawton, The Butts, Alton. 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 The Butts includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, The Butts 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 The Butts
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near The Butts. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 The Butts.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Butts were tree works (18), full planning applications (11), outline applications (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.