East Hampshire includes Petersfield, Alton, and Liphook. Famous for rural villages, historic market towns, and countryside walks. Planning focuses on sensitive residential and commercial development. We can advise on projects throughout East Hampshire.
In the last year East Hampshire decided 583 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 26% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how East Hampshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), sometimes called National Landscapes, are designated for their exceptional scenic and natural importance. Planning proposals in these areas face close scrutiny, with a strong presumption against inappropriate development.
East Hampshire overlaps with the South Downs AONB. Proposals must conserve scenic and ecological value.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
East Hampshire includes areas classed as Open Countryside, generally encompassing land beyond settlements and Green Belt zones, often used for agriculture or left as natural landscapes. Development in these areas is tightly controlled, with standard residential proposals rarely permitted.
East Hampshire’s South Downs and wooded valleys are highly scenic and development is tightly managed to preserve landscape character.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. Substantially within the Solent nitrogen catchment, with a significant proportion of the district's development requiring nitrogen neutrality; the East Hampshire operational catchment feeds into Peel Common Wastewater Treatment Works. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in East Hampshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
East Hampshire includes Petersfield, Alton, and Liphook. Famous for rural villages, historic market towns, and countryside walks. Planning focuses on sensitive residential and commercial development. We can advise on projects throughout East Hampshire.
In the last year East Hampshire decided 583 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 26% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how East Hampshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), sometimes called National Landscapes, are designated for their exceptional scenic and natural importance. Planning proposals in these areas face close scrutiny, with a strong presumption against inappropriate development.
East Hampshire overlaps with the South Downs AONB. Proposals must conserve scenic and ecological value.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
East Hampshire includes areas classed as Open Countryside, generally encompassing land beyond settlements and Green Belt zones, often used for agriculture or left as natural landscapes. Development in these areas is tightly controlled, with standard residential proposals rarely permitted.
East Hampshire’s South Downs and wooded valleys are highly scenic and development is tightly managed to preserve landscape character.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. Substantially within the Solent nitrogen catchment, with a significant proportion of the district's development requiring nitrogen neutrality; the East Hampshire operational catchment feeds into Peel Common Wastewater Treatment Works. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in East Hampshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
