How long do planning decisions take near Valley Park?

The average planning decision time near Valley Park is 58 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 Valley Park?

The planning approval rate near Valley Park is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Valley Park?

The most common type of planning application near Valley Park is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Valley Park?

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Valley Park, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Valley Park, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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Population: 7,366 (2021)

District: Test Valley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Eastleigh
Parliamentary constituency: Eastleigh
LSOA: Eastleigh 001A

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
drugs: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Valley Park.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Valley Park.

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 Valley Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Valley Park.

- 4 Goldwire Drive Chandler's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4LQ
Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, alterations to fenestration, replace hip roof over single storey element to a lean-to roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Land To The Rear Of 14 Celandine Close Chandler's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4LS
Fell dead Quercus Robur (TPO.TVBC.0190A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 39 Blencowe Drive Chandler's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4LZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-06-09
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- 20 Hornbeam Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4PA
TPO.TVBC.0190A - T1 & T2 - Reduce side of Oak trees growing towards house by 1.5m back to boundary.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-11-01
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- Land To The North Of Jack Close Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4NU
Fell failed Cupressus Macrocarpa (TPO.TVBC.0191A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-08-09
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- 18 Hornbeam Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire SO53 4PA
Works to trees at Hornbeam Road including felling, severing climbing plant and removing hanging/broken limb, Works to trees at Newlands Close including felling, severing climbing plants and crown redu
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Valley Park in Hampshire

Valley Park is a settlement located in Hampshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,366 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.

Property prices in Valley Park show an average sale price of £342,305, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Valley Park area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Valley Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chilworth Old Village. 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 Valley Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trodds Copse SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Valley Park

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Valley Park. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Valley Park.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Valley Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Valley Park were full planning applications (11), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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