Woolston, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolston, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Woolston
Woolston is a suburban area of Southampton situated on the eastern bank of the River Itchen. It is bordered by Sholing, Peartree Green, Itchen, and Weston, making it a strategically located community for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 13,852
District: City of Southampton
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Town Insights
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
- LSOA: Southampton 025B
Crime Statistics
248 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 128
- public-order: 20
- anti-social-behaviour: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 17
- other-theft: 13
- vehicle-crime: 13
- burglary: 10
- shoplifting: 9
- drugs: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- other-crime: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
- robbery: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolston.
- 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 Woolston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Woolston.
- - 225 Victoria Road Southampton SO19 9EG
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed roof extension to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 19 Longmore Avenue Southampton SO19 9GA
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - St Marks Church Church Road Southampton SO19 9FR
Tree Works
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 36 Swift Road Southampton SO19 9FN
T1 Large Oak tree located central garden of the property 36 Swift Road - 2-3 Meter Crown reduction to suitable growth points or branch unions. 5m Crown lift. Lowest Lateral limb at compass point 126 S
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Ledbury House John Thornycroft Road Southampton SO19 9SY
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 11/01923/REM for replacement of 10 existing balconies overlooking the internal courtyard and retrospective installation of fire barriers within
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 57 Swift Gardens Southampton SO19 9FQ
T1- Oak. Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-09-16
View full details - - 35 Obelisk Road Southampton SO19 9BL
2 lime trees at the front of 35 Obelisk Rd, at the border of the property and Obelisk Road - Requesting pollarding, as carried out in previous years.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-07-23
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A brief summary of Woolston in Hampshire
Woolston is a suburban area of Southampton situated on the eastern bank of the River Itchen. It is bordered by Sholing, Peartree Green, Itchen, and Weston, making it a strategically located community for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,852. It sits within the City of Southampton district.
The Woolston area recorded 248 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.
Woolston has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Canute Road, Old Woolston 2, Old Woolston 3, Old Woolston 4, Old Woolston 1, Oxford Street, St Anne's Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Woolston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 8 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 7 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Woolston
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Woolston. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Woolston.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woolston were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.