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Planning in Whitchurch

Approved
97%
30 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitchurch in the last 24 months, from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's planning register.

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About Whitchurch

Whitchurch, located in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane in Hampshire, is a charming town situated along the River Test, approximately 13 miles south of Newbury and 12 miles north of Winchester. Predominantly designated as a Conservation Area, Whitchurch is home to a wealth of wildlife, with the riverbanks classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The town also serves as a gateway to the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, one of Britain's largest national landscapes, making it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,521 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.

Property prices in Whitchurch show an average sale price of £352,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Whitchurch has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitchurch 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://whitchurch.org.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitchurch, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (13), other applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitchurch?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitchurch?
The average planning decision time near Whitchurch is 46 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 Whitchurch?
The planning approval rate near Whitchurch is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Whitchurch is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.