How long do planning decisions take near Vernham Dean?

The average planning decision time near Vernham Dean is 70 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 Vernham Dean?

The planning approval rate near Vernham Dean is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Vernham Dean?

The most common type of planning application near Vernham Dean is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Vernham Dean?

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Vernham Dean, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Vernham Dean, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Vernham Dean

Vernham Dean, also referred to as Vernhams Dean, is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. Nestled just east of the Wiltshire border and south of Berkshire, it lies approximately 9 miles north of Andover and 9 miles south of Hungerford. This picturesque location may be of interest for planning applications, given its unique positioning within the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £414,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 007A

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Vernham Dean.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Vernham Dean.

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 Vernham Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Vernham Dean.

- The George Inn High Street Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0JY
T1 - Leylandii - Fell. T2 - Hornbeam - Crown reduce by up to 2 m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-28
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- Vine Cottage Back Lane Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0LE
Removal of Crab apple tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Beeches Farmhouse High Street Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0LD
(T1) Willow - Fell to ground level, (T2) Apple - Prune, shape and crown reduce tree by up to 2m all round and thin canopy (T3) Yew - Fell to ground level (T4) Yew- Prune, shape and reduce all round by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Upton Cottage High Street Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0JY
T1 - Walnut - Reduce crown by 4m and thin by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-10-06
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- Appletree Cottage High Street Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0JY
T1 - Laburnum - Fell to ground level, T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce to pollard just below snapped limb to 10m height and 4m width, T3 - Beech - Reduce height and spread by up to 3m, crown raise to gain
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-12-02
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A brief summary of Vernham Dean in Hampshire

Property prices in Vernham Dean show an average sale price of £414,699, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Vernham Dean is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Vernham Dean has one conservation area within its boundaries: Vernham Dean. 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 Vernham Dean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rushmore and Conholt Downs SSSI; 5 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.

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Planning Activity in Vernham Dean

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Vernham Dean. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Vernham Dean.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Vernham Dean slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Vernham Dean were tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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