How long do planning decisions take near Widley?

The average planning decision time near Widley is 68 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 Widley?

The planning approval rate near Widley is 42%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Widley?

The most common type of planning application near Widley is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Widley?

You can search and track planning applications near Widley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Widley, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Widley, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

View council

About Widley

Widley is a suburb within the Greater Portsmouth conurbation in Hampshire, situated close to Waterlooville and Purbrook. Nestled on the dip slope of the South Downs, it lies just north of the prominent Portsdown Hill, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region.

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Widley.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Portsmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North
LSOA: Portsmouth 003B

Crime Statistics

75 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 35
criminal-damage-arson: 9
shoplifting: 7
other-theft: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
public-order: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
robbery: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Widley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Widley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Widley.

- 52 Park Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 5DW
Removal of the existing conservatory and internal rooms construction of two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details
- 11 Down End Road Portsmouth PO6 1HT
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed construction of annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details
- 19 Hilltop Crescent Portsmouth PO6 1BB
Construction of single storey detached outbuilding with flat roof to rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details
- 19 Hilltop Crescent Portsmouth PO6 1BB
Construction of second floor side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details
- 52 The Dale, Waterlooville, PO7 5DE
Single storey side (west) extension to provide a wet room shower and kitchen extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details
- 67 The Brow, Waterlooville, PO7 5BY
Proposed loft conversion and raising of eaves level. Proposed single storey side extension. Proposed single storey garden office to rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details
- 2 Down End Road Portsmouth PO6 1HT
Within Tree Preservation Order 43; (T9) Corsican pine (Pinus nigra), reduce height by up to 1.5m, reduce north and south facing branches by up to 1m, reduce east and west facing branches by up to 1.5m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details
- 26 Down End Road Portsmouth PO6 1HU
Installation of a single 10kW Air Source Heat Pump to rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details
- 67 The Brow, Waterlooville, PO7 5BY
Proposed second storey side extension over existing single storey garage. Raise the existing eaves of the dwelling, raising the roof ridge height to form loft extension and conversion. Single storey g
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Havant | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Widley in Hampshire

The Widley area recorded 75 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Widley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Widley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langstone Harbour SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. 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, Widley 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 Widley

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Widley. Of these, 42% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Widley.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Widley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Widley were full planning applications (31), outline applications (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.