What percentage of planning applications does Winchester approve?

Winchester approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 6,943 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Winchester decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 6,943 planning decisions published by Winchester.

What is the refusal rate for Winchester planning applications?

Winchester refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Winchester?

The average planning application in Winchester takes 10.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 6,901 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Winchester compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Winchester

2 days ago

T1 - Cedar - Cut back overhang over Yew tree cottage as close to boundary as pos

26/01489/TPC · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

2 days ago

T1: Prunus avium located in the front gardenFell and remove to ground levelThe t

26/01351/TPC · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

2 days ago

Minor external and internal alterations including repainting of shopfront fascia

26/01231/LIS · ST MICHAEL WARD

Approved

3 days ago

Two Outbuildings and a patio

26/01045/LDP · DENMEAD WARD

Approved

3 days ago

(NMA to 24/00698/FUL) replace existing entrance gates and removal of two windows

26/01400/NMA · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

3 days ago

Raising and reconfiguration of the roof to create a first floor; two storey rear

26/00002/HOU · CENTRAL MEON VALLEY WARD

Approved

1 week ago

Internal alterations to refurbish (including the installation of replacement ser

26/01183/FUL · ST MICHAEL WARD

Approved

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This page analyses 6,943 planning decisions made by Winchester from January 2020 to present. 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 Winchester planning approval rates page.

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