How long do planning decisions take near Whitenap?

The average planning decision time near Whitenap is 85 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 Whitenap?

The planning approval rate near Whitenap is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitenap?

The most common type of planning application near Whitenap is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitenap?

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Whitenap, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitenap, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £495,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Test Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
LSOA: Test Valley 011A

Crime Statistics

17 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
shoplifting: 4
burglary: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitenap.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whitenap based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Whitenap.

- 8 Five Elms Drive Romsey Hampshire SO51 5RN
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed installation of a 16 panel domestic solar PV array (including storage battery) and air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 40 Sycamore Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SB
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 16 Sycamore Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SB
External wall insulation retrofitting - Removal of hanging tiles, battens and felt on upper half of the property, fit exterior wall insulation, apply basecoat, mesh, primer and silicone render
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 2 The Thicket Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SZ
Convert garage into habitable living space, partial bricking up of opening and insertion of window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 28 Sycamore Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SB
Extension and conversion of existing garage to form ancillary accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 13 Sycamore Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SB
Removal of existing flat roof covered porch area, construction of new pitched roof porch to front of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-07-15
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- 7 Maple Close Romsey Hampshire SO51 5RZ
Erection of single storey front and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-02-28
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- Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SY
Change of use to part of the Knatchbull Building from school administration and two small classrooms to residential dormitories to be used ancillary to the school
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Whitenap in Hampshire

Whitenap is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in Whitenap show an average sale price of £495,867, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 17 crimes reported in the Whitenap area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whitenap includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

Planning Activity in Whitenap

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Whitenap. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitenap may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Whitenap were full planning applications (14), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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