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Havant Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Havant Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates18,602Searchable applications
291Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 16,062 approved or refused records
1,125Refused applications
14,937 approved · 1,125 refused · 121 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Feb 2005 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning servicesContact planning Planning enforcement enquiry and complaint formLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application advice serviceConservation areas Conservation areas and listed buildings
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.development@havant.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiries02392446019Council source
- Planning enquiries03034445520Council source
- General council enquiriesplanningcompliance@havant.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas15 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas12 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision MadeAPP/24/00194
1No Holm Oak (T1) crown reduce Southern sector by 2.5 metres back to boundary, leaving a height of 14 metres by 10 metres. Tree subject to TPO 1452.
66 East Street, Havant, PO9 1QT
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00196
Single storey front extension to garage and porch.
31 Saltmarsh Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 0JT
Received 12 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00197
Reduce 1No. Lime to previous pruning points subject to TPO 0902.
19 Garden Close, Hayling Island, PO11 9AD
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00199
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 5No ground floor windows.
Church House, The Pallant, Havant, PO9 1BE
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00200
Conversion and partial demolition of existing bakery and offices to 5 No. self-contained flats comprising 1No. 2 bed and 4No. 1 bed with associated parking and cycle storage. Request to discharge conditions 10 & 11 (Received 07/02/2025).
Land Rear of 25 Mengham Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9BG
Received 29 Feb 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00201
1No. Willow (T1) - Crown reduce by 1.5M overall leaving a height of 4.5M by 4M width.Tree within the Emsworth Conservation Area.
19 Bath Road, Emsworth, PO10 7EP
Received 16 Mar 2024 - Under ConsultationAPP/24/00203
Conversion of existing garage to form office / storage unit.
74 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5AG
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00204
Application for the approval of Reserved Matters in respect of Shaft 1 (the Phase 1 Scheme) pursuant to Condition 2 of the outline planning permission under planning reference APP/20/00991 dated 15th October 2021 for the Pipeline from Bedhampton Springs to Havant Thicket Reservoir.
Bedhampton Pumping Station, Meyrick Road, Havant
Received 12 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00259
Proposed new garage outbuilding.
27 Rownhams Road, Havant, PO9 4QD
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00261
Extension to the rear of property.
29 Privett Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5HJ
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00262
Renewal of the front bay windows, construction of an infill porch area, changes to external wall materials, installation of rear patio, rear extension, and changes to fenestration on the eastern elevation. Previous planning approval for a much bigger front extension under APP/23/00408.
18 Padnell Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DZ
Received 27 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00206
Proposed rear extension with side extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Side extension adjacent existing entrance porch. Alterations to existing roof to raise ridge, and connect roof space into 2no. bedrooms with construction of new dormers to both roof slopes. New bay windows with canopy roof and new cladding to upper level of gable to front facade
196 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7AN
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00209
Prior notification for single storey development extending 3.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, incorporating an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.5 metres.
42 Plaitford Grove, Havant, PO9 4BG
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00211
Application to extend the existing public toilet block to provide an accessible changing places facility.
Public Conveniences Opposite Chichester Avenue, Sea Front, Hayling Island
Received 16 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00212
Proposed single storey rear extension with alterations to existing southern fenestrations.
7 Sapphire Ridge, Waterlooville, PO7 8NY
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00213
Variation of S106 dated 15.10.2021 relating to Part 1 Definitions (page 10) Clause 1.2 Schedule 2 - paragraphs 2.5 - 2.8 (inclusive) in respect of the phasing of the pipeline development and the phase 1 shaft.
Proposed Havant Reservoir & Pipeline, Middle Park Way, Havant
Received 12 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00216
Two storey side extension to create garage and master bedroom. Cladding to existing elevations to ensure water tightness. Proposed front porch and alterations to front main elevation.
265 Purbrook Way, Havant, PO9 3RX
Received 20 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00220
Extension of driveway and dropped kerb.
66 London Road, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5AG
Received 19 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00222
Erection of a 1.2m high front boundary wall and gate.
2 Crestland Close, Waterlooville, PO8 9AG
Received 25 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00223
Re-application of previously approved application APP/23/00599. The alterations are: - The size of the single storey and part two storey rear extension is to be increased in depth by 1800mm - The fabric of the building will be brickwork rather than render - reposition of front garage.
22 Castle Avenue, Havant, PO9 2RY
Received 22 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00224
Proposal to convert ground floor garage to habitable accommodation.
18 Rivers Street, Waterlooville, PO7 5FR
Received 25 Mar 2024 - OtherAPP/24/00225
Proposed single storey extension to rear of property.
49 Fir Copse Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5HZ
Received 26 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00228
A3 Common Oak crown reduction of 2.5 metres from 17 metres leaving a finished height of 14.5 metres. Reduce the width by 2.5 metres from 13 metres leaving a finish of 10.5 metres. Subject to TPO 1101.
10 Glamis Close, Waterlooville, PO7 8JN
Received 25 Mar 2024 - Decision MadeAPP/24/00230
Crown reduce 1No. Holm Oak tree by 3m from the top, 3.5m on southern facing lateral branches (overhanging 57 Hollybank Lane) and 2m on all other sides leaving an overall height of 18m and spread of 9m. Tree subject to Area A1 of TPO 0088.
59 Hollybank Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7UE
Received 26 Mar 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Havant Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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