Test Valley includes Andover, Romsey, and Stockbridge. Planning focuses on market towns, villages, and rural areas. Known for heritage buildings, historic streets, and scenic villages, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Test Valley decided 1,015 applications which is broadly in line with the national average of 988. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 69% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Test Valley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Test Valley includes the North Wessex Downs and River Test corridor, with sensitive countryside where new development is restricted.
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.
Test Valley faces a dual constraint from the Solent nitrogen catchment and the River Avon phosphorus catchment, with different neutrality requirements applying to different parts of the district depending on which watercourse they drain to.
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. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Test Valley includes Andover, Romsey, and Stockbridge. Planning focuses on market towns, villages, and rural areas. Known for heritage buildings, historic streets, and scenic villages, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Test Valley decided 1,015 applications which is broadly in line with the national average of 988. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 69% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Test Valley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Test Valley includes the North Wessex Downs and River Test corridor, with sensitive countryside where new development is restricted.
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.
Test Valley faces a dual constraint from the Solent nitrogen catchment and the River Avon phosphorus catchment, with different neutrality requirements applying to different parts of the district depending on which watercourse they drain to.
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. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
