What percentage of planning applications does Eastleigh approve?

Eastleigh approves approximately 86% of planning applications, based on 16,406 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Eastleigh decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 16,406 planning decisions published by Eastleigh.

What is the refusal rate for Eastleigh planning applications?

Eastleigh refuses approximately 14% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Eastleigh?

The typical planning application in Eastleigh takes 7.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 7,992 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Eastleigh compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Eastleigh

Data last updated June 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

3 months ago

Single storey front porch and rear extension. First floor rear extension on exis

H/26/101314 · Eastleigh North Ward

Approved

3 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

H/26/101340 · Eastleigh South Ward

Approved

3 months ago

Erection of loft dormer to rear of property and single storey rear extension.

H/26/100990 · Hedge End North Ward

Refused

3 months ago

Erection of a two storey rear extension and removal and rebuilding of a garage a

H/26/101324 · Bishopstoke Ward

Refused

3 months ago

Demolition of existing conservatory to be replaced by a rear single storey exten

H/26/101248 · Hiltingbury Ward

Approved

3 months ago

Proposed side and rear extension with pitched roof and 3x skylights.

H/26/101204 · Hedge End South Ward

Approved

3 months ago

Alterations and extensions to dwelling including enlarged front and rear dormer,

H/26/101262 · Eastleigh South Ward

Refused

3 months ago

Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Erection of a Detached Outbuilding.

LDC/26/101446 · West End North Ward

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 16,406 planning decisions made by Eastleigh, from June 2006 to June 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Eastleigh planning approval rates page.

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