Fareham Council approves – of planning applications, based on 1,186 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Fareham is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,186 decided applications on record (March 2021 to July 2026), Fareham Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Fareham council planning portal records · Data to 28 July 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Fareham.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | – | – | 1,028 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 972 | – |
| Other | – | – | 768 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 158 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 37 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 33 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 22 | – |
| Change of Use | – | – | 14 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
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How Fareham’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Fareham council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| P/26/0721/FP | Single storey rear extension | Approved |
| P/26/0694/FP | First-floor side extension, over existing attached garage and associated interna | Approved |
| P/26/0688/FP | Double storey side extension and porch roof with carport replacement. | Approved |
| P/26/0700/FP | Single storey rear and side extension | Approved |
| P/26/0699/FP | Front porch extension | Approved |
| P/26/0755/PA | Prior approval for the demolition of 1 & 2 Dean Farm Cottages and Casa Blanca, 7 | Approved |
| P/26/0705/FP | Single storey rear extension, garage conversion, alterations to line of boundary | Approved |
| P/26/0655/FP | Proposed ground floor front, side and rear wraparound extension, facade alterati | Approved |
| P/26/0683/FP | Pitched roof over existing garage | Approved |
| P/26/0658/FP | Two/single storey side extension & single storey rear extension | Approved |
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Based on 1,186 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Fareham is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,186 planning decisions from Fareham council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to July 2026.
The average approval rate in Fareham is –, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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