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.
In the last year East Hampshire decided 597 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 29% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk 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.
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’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.
East Hampshire is 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
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.
In the last year East Hampshire decided 597 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 88% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 29% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk 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.
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’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.
East Hampshire is 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
