Winchester, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winchester, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · City
About Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city located in Hampshire, England, nestled on the banks of the River Itchen and at the western edge of the South Downs National Park. Approximately 60 miles south-west of London and 14 miles from Southampton, Winchester serves as the county town of Hampshire and houses the headquarters of Hampshire County Council. As of the 2021 census, Winchester had a population of 48,478, while the wider City of Winchester district, which includes nearby towns like Alresford and Bishop's Waltham, recorded a total population of 127,439. This vibrant city presents a unique blend of history and modern development, making it a significant area for planning applications.
Population: 35,200
District: Winchester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Winchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
- LSOA: Winchester 007D
Crime Statistics
245 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 77
- shoplifting: 44
- anti-social-behaviour: 23
- criminal-damage-arson: 21
- other-theft: 19
- public-order: 19
- drugs: 17
- other-crime: 10
- burglary: 7
- robbery: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winchester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winchester.
- 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 Winchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
102 planning applications found near Winchester.
- - 6 Chester Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 0EL
T1 - Mulberry Tree sited within the raised walled bank Fell Historically pollard on cyclical management; planted within a raised wall structure and is now outgrowing the space, with the roots beginnin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Art Rooms Winchester School Of Art Park Avenue Winchester Hampshire
Erection of a single storey education building, plus rooftop plant room, connecting to the existing South Side and Administration Buildings; minor alterations to the existing buildings; alterations to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9BH
Removal of the existing sandbags and the installation of a discreet, demountable flood barrier system to the existing external doorway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 9 St Giles Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 0JJ
I would like to chop down and remove the Horse Chestnut, the centre of the three trees pictured, marked as "Trees to cut" in the attached sketch. The trees are in very close proximity, so much so that
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Central Winchester Development Tanner Street Winchester Hampshire
This EIA Scoping Report requests a Scoping Opinion of the LPA (in this instance, Winchester City Council) pursuant to Regulation 15 of the EIA Regulations. The EIA Scoping Report suggests a comprehens
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Unit 1 9 - 11 High Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9JX
1 x new fascia sign 1 x new projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Waynflete House 25 St Swithun Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9JP
T1. Magnolia - remove tree due to significant basal decay and associated structural compromise of the stem. Decay displays on the north, east and west stem base aspect, presenting as an open longitudi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - BT Street Hub On Middle Brook Street Winchester Hampshire
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Pavement o/s 4 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 14 Colebrook Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9LH
Take down and rebuild two chimney stacks reusing existing bricks and additional second hand bricks to match. Addition of two lead trays and lead flashing. Pointed with lime mortar.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 49 Upper Brook Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8DG
Discharge of condition 3 (details of materials) of application 25/01963/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 27 Eastgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8EB
New ground floor rear extension to the depth of 4m. New rear facing dormer. New metal railing to front boundary. Lowering and conversion of the existing basement into a new room, along with the associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 15 St Martins Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 0HD
Single Storey Rear Extension Loft Conversion Including Rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 4 The Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 9LS
Removal of cracked, loose and hollow fat lime plaster and associated remedial works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 115 High Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9AS
Fascia and Hanging Sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc 48 - 49 High Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9BU
Replacement and repair of certain internal doors/frames following a Health & Safety audit and security survey
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9BH
Change of signage to the front and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9BH
Proposed wooden painted fascia signage, and circular sign, for Dental Practice, with hand painted lettering
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 141 - 142 High Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9AY
Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), for application 24/00922/PNRCOU.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 7 - 8 High Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9JX
Proposed change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to 18no Class C3 (dwellings houses).
Status: Undecided | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-06
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A brief summary of Winchester in Hampshire
Winchester is a historic cathedral city located in Hampshire, England, nestled on the banks of the River Itchen and at the western edge of the South Downs National Park. Approximately 60 miles south-west of London and 14 miles from Southampton, Winchester serves as the county town of Hampshire and houses the headquarters of Hampshire County Council. As of the 2021 census, Winchester had a population of 48,478, while the wider City of Winchester district, which includes nearby towns like Alresford and Bishop's Waltham, recorded a total population of 127,439. This vibrant city presents a unique blend of history and modern development, making it a significant area for planning applications. The City has a population of approximately 35,200. It sits within the Winchester district.
Property prices in Winchester show an average sale price of £514,169, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Winchester area recorded 245 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.
Winchester has one conservation area within its boundaries: Winchester. 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 Winchester includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Catherine's Hill SSSI, River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Itchen; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Winchester 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 Winchester
In the last 24 months, 204 planning applications were submitted near Winchester. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winchester may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winchester were tree works (69), listed building and heritage (37), full planning applications (35). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 203 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 117 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
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