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Planning in Winchfield

Approved
81%
17 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Winchfield in the last 24 months, from Hart District Council's planning register.

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About Winchfield

Winchfield is a quaint village located in the Hart District of Hampshire, South-East England. Positioned just 1 mile southwest of Hartley Wintney and 8 miles east of Basingstoke, it offers convenient transport links to London Waterloo via the South West Main Line. With its proximity to key towns and transport routes, Winchfield presents potential opportunities for planning applications in a serene rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 713 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hart district.

Property prices in Winchfield show an average sale price of £448,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Winchfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Winchfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Winchfield has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winchfield 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 Winchfield, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Winchfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were telecoms (6), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Winchfield?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Winchfield. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Winchfield?
The average planning decision time near Winchfield is 49 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 Winchfield?
The planning approval rate near Winchfield is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Winchfield?
The most common type of planning application near Winchfield is telecoms, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Winchfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Winchfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.