Fareham in Hampshire includes Fareham town, Portchester, and Locks Heath. Known for naval history, market towns, and suburban communities. Planning focuses on residential growth, extensions, and town centre projects.
In the last year Fareham decided 575 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 97% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 78% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Fareham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Fareham's Open Countryside includes the Meon Valley, Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, and the farmland separating Fareham from Wickham and Stubbington, valued for scenic quality and biodiversity.
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.
Fareham is entirely within the Solent nitrogen catchment; one of the original LPAs subject to nutrient neutrality since 2018/2019, with all new residential development requiring demonstrated nitrogen neutrality.
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:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Fareham in Hampshire includes Fareham town, Portchester, and Locks Heath. Known for naval history, market towns, and suburban communities. Planning focuses on residential growth, extensions, and town centre projects.
In the last year Fareham decided 575 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 97% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 78% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Fareham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Fareham's Open Countryside includes the Meon Valley, Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, and the farmland separating Fareham from Wickham and Stubbington, valued for scenic quality and biodiversity.
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.
Fareham is entirely within the Solent nitrogen catchment; one of the original LPAs subject to nutrient neutrality since 2018/2019, with all new residential development requiring demonstrated nitrogen neutrality.
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:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
