The Dene, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Dene, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Dene are administered by Test Valley Borough Council. View the full Test Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About The Dene
Medomsley is a village located in County Durham, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Consett's centre. It is positioned 1.5 miles south of Hamsterley and 1 mile southeast of Ebchester, accessible via the B6309, with Leadgate situated an additional mile to the southeast. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
- LSOA: Test Valley 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Dene.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Dene.
- 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 Dene based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near The Dene.
- 26/01445/TREEN - Evergreen The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AN
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce back from road leaving radial spread of no less than 2m and height of no less than 3m, lift crown to give clearance of 3m from ground level, T2 - Western red cedar - Lift canopy
Status: Undecided | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Evergreen The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AN
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce back from road leaving radial spread of no less than 2m and height of no less than 3m, lift crown to give clearance of 3m from ground level, T2 - Western red cedar - Lift canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - The Squirrels The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AG
T1 - Sycamore - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Alderton House Church Street Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AX
Conversion of garage to form ancillary guest accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Blagden Cottages The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AL
Erection of new dwelling in the front garden of 1 Blagden Cottages
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Limestone House The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AG
Linear group of dangerous trees (TPO.TVBC.1013) at rear of property. T1 - Lime - Fell. T2 - Lime - Remove damaged Limbs. T3 - Lime - Remove damaged limbs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Trees On The Boundary Of Fern Cottage And Dalton House Church Street Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AX
T1, T2 - Sycamore - Reduce back to previous pollard points, T3, T4 - Yew - Trim on boundary side, cut back to boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Valentines The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AG
T1 - Copper Beech - crown reduction of up to 3m, T2 - Acer (Field Maple) - reduce to previous pollard points, T3 - Horse Chestnut - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Four Winds The Square Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AA
Replace four modern single-glazed bay sash windows with double-glazed windows to match existing profiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Merrytree Cottage The Hill Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AE
Dead Silver Birch within the Hurstborne Tarrant and Ibthorpe Conservation area- Fell and grind out root.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Church Farm Cottage Church Street Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AX
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce canopy by up to 4 metres, T2 - Sycamore - Reduce canopy by up to 3 metres, T3 - Ash - Reduce canopy by up to 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 10 Dean Rise Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0DA
Replacement rear conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - The Old Village Hall Ibthorpe Road Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0BD
T1 & T2 (Norway Maple), T3 (Willow) and T4 (Lime) - Cut overhanging branches back to boundary, T5 - Beech - Crown raise by 8m from ground level
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Applebrook House The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AH
(T1) Silver Birch x 2 - Crown reduce by upto 2m and shape (T2) Walnut - Crown lift upto 6m (T3) Lime - Crown reduce to old reduction points, upto 6m and reduce sides to suit (T4) Red Oak - Reduce late
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - The Oaks The Dene Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AH
Replacement stables
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - The Old House Ibthorpe Andover Hampshire SP11 0BJ
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-01-21
View full details - - Rookery House The Hill Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AE
T1 - Unknown species - Raise crown up to 1.5m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Fern Cottage Church Street Hurstbourne Tarrant Andover Hampshire SP11 0AX
T1 - Norway Maple - Pollard to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of The Dene in Hampshire
Medomsley is a village located in County Durham, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Consett's centre. It is positioned 1.5 miles south of Hamsterley and 1 mile southeast of Ebchester, accessible via the B6309, with Leadgate situated an additional mile to the southeast. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Dene a particularly low-crime area.
The Dene has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hurstbourne Tarrant and Ibthorpe. 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 The Dene includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex 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 Dene 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 Dene
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near The Dene. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 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 Dene.
The average decision time of 32 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 Dene were tree works (12), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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