How long do planning decisions take near Upper Wardley?

The average planning decision time near Upper Wardley is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Upper Wardley?

The planning approval rate near Upper Wardley is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Wardley?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Wardley is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Wardley?

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Upper Wardley, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Wardley, West Sussex.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £569,287 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hampshire
Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
LSOA: East Hampshire 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Wardley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Wardley.

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 Upper Wardley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upper Wardley.

- Land West of Robins Cottage Wardley Lane Milland West Sussex GU30 7LX
Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - Notification of intention to replace 2 x 33 Kv wooden electricity poles (1 structure - H Po
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Upper Wardley in West Sussex

Upper Wardley is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in Upper Wardley show an average sale price of £569,287, 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 Upper Wardley a particularly low-crime area.

Upper Wardley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wardley. 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 Upper Wardley includes 20 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.

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Planning Activity in Upper Wardley

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Upper Wardley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Wardley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Upper Wardley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Wardley were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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