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Planning in Waterlooville

Approved
93%
57 of 61 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Waterlooville in the last 24 months, from Havant Borough Council's planning register.

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About Waterlooville

Waterlooville, the largest town in the Borough of Havant, Hampshire, is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Portsmouth and had a population of 64,350 as of the 2011 Census. Surrounded by the towns of Purbrook, Cowplain, and Denmead, it is part of the South Hampshire conurbation and historically developed along the old A3 route connecting London to Portsmouth. For those researching planning applications, Waterlooville's strategic location and growing population make it a significant area within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 64,350. It sits within the Havant district.

Property prices in Waterlooville show an average sale price of £416,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Waterlooville has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterlooville 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Waterlooville, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Waterlooville. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Waterlooville?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Waterlooville. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Waterlooville?
The average planning decision time near Waterlooville is 92 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 Waterlooville?
The planning approval rate near Waterlooville is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Waterlooville?
The most common type of planning application near Waterlooville is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Waterlooville?
You can search and track planning applications near Waterlooville on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.