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Planning in Woolston

Approved
71%
12 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woolston in the last 24 months, from Southampton City Council's planning register.

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Around Woolston

Postcode districts

SO19 130 applications in the last 12 monthsSO14 110 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Southampton City Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,852. It sits within the City of Southampton district.

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

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Woolston, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Woolston. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woolston?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Woolston. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woolston?
The average planning decision time near Woolston is 40 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 Woolston?
The planning approval rate near Woolston is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woolston?
The most common type of planning application near Woolston is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woolston?
You can search and track planning applications near Woolston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.