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Planning permission in Basingstoke and Deane

In the last 12 months, 97.5% of home project applications were approved in Basingstoke and Deane (285 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 59 days).

Across all application types, 90.0% of 3,879 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Basingstoke and Deane's public planning register. Data last updated: 28 April 2026.

4,725Total applications
3,879Decided
90.0%Approval rate (of decided)
3,491 Approved+388 Refused+235 Withdrawn+154 Pending+457 Outcome not determined=4,725 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 1,195 1,157 38
96.8%
Tree works in a conservation area 821 814 7
99.1%
Protected tree works (TPO) 480 308 172
64.2%
Full planning applications 411 339 72
82.5%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 311 297 14
95.5%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 161 143 18
88.8%
Listed Building Consent 160 153 7
95.6%
Advertisement Consent 64 61 3
95.3%
Prior approval (permitted development) 51 46 5
90.2%
Permission in Principle 33 10 23
30.3%
Change of Use 28 23 5
82.1%
Out of Borough Consultation 24 19 5
79.2%
Vary/discharge Legal Agreement 21 21 0 no refusals recorded
Other* 119 100 19 mixed types

Vary/discharge Legal Agreement: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: HCC Consultation Request (16), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (14), Outline Planning (13), General Permitted Dev - Solar panels (13), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (11), Technical Details Consent (11), Demolition (9), Borough Planning Application - Reg 3 (8), Consultation regarding overhead lines (7), Biodiversity Gain Plan Submission (4), Retention of Development (Section 73A) (3), Prior notification - rear extension HSE (3), Minerals and waste (2), Discharging planning conditions (1), HCC deemed application (1), Phone masts and telecoms (1), Change of use agricultural bldg to dwell (1), Forestry determination (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 178 154
86.5%
Q4 2023 426 385
90.4%
Q1 2024 375 340
90.7%
Q2 2024 340 298
87.6%
Q3 2024 272 241
88.6%
Q4 2024 267 229
85.8%
Q1 2025 221 202
91.4%
Q2 2025 272 241
88.6%
Q3 2025 354 314
88.7%
Q4 2025 400 370
92.5%
Q1 2026 363 345
95.0%
Q2 2026 16 15 sample too small
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 280 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 82.4% in Kempshott & Buckskin to 95.4% in Oakley & The Candovers, a gap of 13.0 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Basing And Upton Grey 528 493 35
93.4%
Evingar 511 480 31
93.9%
Oakley & The Candovers 414 395 19
95.4%
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst 371 333 38
89.8%
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 324 305 19
94.1%
Bramley 283 256 27
90.5%
Tadley & Pamber 228 200 28
87.7%
Eastrop & Grove 171 153 18
89.5%
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown 163 147 16
90.2%
Brookvale And Kings Furlong 150 128 22
85.3%
Chineham 135 115 20
85.2%
Kempshott & Buckskin 125 103 22
82.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Basingstoke and Deane?
In the last 12 months, 97.5% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Basingstoke and Deane, based on 285 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.0% of 3,879 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Basingstoke and Deane?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Basingstoke and Deane in the last 12 months was 59 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Basingstoke and Deane?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Basingstoke and Deane?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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