Havant in Hampshire includes Havant town, Emsworth, and Hayling Island. Planning focuses on suburban development, residential extensions, and conservation.
In the last year Havant decided 408 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 40% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Havant performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Flanked by Langstone and Chichester Harbours, much of the borough lies at low elevation within Flood Zone 3 and faces growing tidal inundation risk as sea levels rise.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
Havant is entirely within the Solent nitrogen catchment and one of the original LPAs affected by this policy. Havant was the first LPA in England to develop its own nutrient neutrality credit scheme, using proceeds to create wetlands and meadows.
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.
Havant in Hampshire includes Havant town, Emsworth, and Hayling Island. Planning focuses on suburban development, residential extensions, and conservation.
In the last year Havant decided 408 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 40% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Havant performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Flanked by Langstone and Chichester Harbours, much of the borough lies at low elevation within Flood Zone 3 and faces growing tidal inundation risk as sea levels rise.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
Havant is entirely within the Solent nitrogen catchment and one of the original LPAs affected by this policy. Havant was the first LPA in England to develop its own nutrient neutrality credit scheme, using proceeds to create wetlands and meadows.
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.
