Planning permission in Eastleigh

In the last 12 months, 91.4% of home project applications were approved in Eastleigh (349 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 53 days).

Across all application types, 88.0% of 4,374 applications decided since August 2021 were approved. Based on Eastleigh's public planning register. Data last updated: 9 August 2026.

6,141Total applications

4,374Decided

88.0%Approval rate (of decided)

3,848 Approved+526 Refused+244 Withdrawn+0 Pending+1,523 Outcome not determined=6,141 Total

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By Development Category

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

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	2,144	1,988	156	92.7%
Protected tree works (TPO)	1,268	1,023	245	80.7%
Full planning applications	662	561	101	84.7%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	83	77	6	92.8%
Listed Building Consent	69	69	0	no refusals recorded
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders	35	30	5	outcome not determined
Householder planning	31	31	0	outcome not determined
Other*	82	69	13	mixed types

Listed Building Consent: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders: 60 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Householder planning: 38 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Outline Planning (13), Full planning (13), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (12), Prior approval (permitted development) (10), Advertisement Consent (8), Other (7), Conservation Area Consent (5), Advertisement (4), Consultations (2), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (2), Removal/variation of conditions (1), Reserved matters (1), Discharging planning conditions (1), Tree works in a conservation area (1), Prior notification (1), Listed building (1).

Quarterly Trend

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

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	105	90	85.7%
Q4 2023	239	193	80.8%
Q1 2024	212	178	84.0%
Q2 2024	188	155	82.4%
Q3 2024	242	215	88.8%
Q4 2024	188	162	86.2%
Q1 2025	147	132	89.8%
Q2 2025	182	166	91.2%
Q3 2025	190	168	88.4%
Q4 2025	213	202	94.8%
Q1 2026	178	163	91.6%
Q2 2026	181	167	92.3%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	104	95	91.3%

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
No ward data available

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Eastleigh?

In the last 12 months, 91.4% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Eastleigh, based on 349 decided applications. Across all application types, 88.0% of 4,374 applications decided since August 2021 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Eastleigh?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Eastleigh in the last 12 months was 53 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Eastleigh?

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 Eastleigh?

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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