What percentage of planning applications does Winchester approve?

Winchester approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 7,141 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Winchester decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,141 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 7,098 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

Class MA Change of use of building to provide 3 self contained residential units

26/01333/PNRCOU · CENTRAL MEON VALLEY WARD

Approved

2 days ago

Internal and external alterations and new restaurant signage (retention of unaut

26/01042/LIS · ST BARTHOLOMEW WARD

Approved

2 days ago

Proposed front, side and rear extensions. Hips to gable and alterations to main

26/00464/HOU · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

3 days ago

Siting of Mobile Caravan Structure to Provide Ancillary Annexe Accommodation.

26/01076/LDP · WONSTON AND MICHELDEVER WARD

Approved

6 days ago

NMA to application 25/00665/FUL for alterations to windows, doors and brickwork

26/01192/NMA · CENTRAL MEON VALLEY WARD

Approved

6 days ago

Proposed garage/carport

26/01060/HOU · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

6 days ago

New two storey extension and internal reconfiguration.

26/00964/HOU · THE WORTHYS WARD

Approved

6 days ago

Front porch addition, two storey rear/side infill extension and a single storey

26/00968/HOU · BADGER FARM AND OLIVERS BATTERY WARD

Approved

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This page analyses 7,141 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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