Planning permission in Eastleigh

In the last 12 months, 91.5% of home project applications were approved in Eastleigh (343 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 7,572 applications decided since April 1985 were approved. Based on Eastleigh's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

9,954Total applications

7,572Decided

88.0%Approval rate (of decided)

6,667 Approved+905 Refused+491 Withdrawn+0 Pending+1,891 Outcome not determined=9,954 Total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)	2,129	1,975	154	92.8%
Protected tree works (TPO)	1,267	1,023	244	80.7%
Listed building	678	622	56	91.7%
Full planning applications	665	564	101	84.8%
Notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas	663	632	31	95.3%
Conservation area	503	423	80	84.1%
Full planning	362	325	37	89.8%
Removal/variation of conditions	349	301	48	86.2%
Other	204	188	16	92.2%
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders	202	180	22	89.1%
Outline planning	189	94	95	49.7%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	83	77	6	92.8%
Reserved matters	79	79	0	no refusals recorded
Listed Building Consent	69	69	0	no refusals recorded
Householder planning	49	47	2	95.9%
Other*	81	68	13	mixed types

Reserved matters: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

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

* Other combines smaller categories: Advertisement (14), Outline Planning (13), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (12), Prior approval (permitted development) (10), Advertisement Consent (8), Consultations (7), Conservation Area Consent (5), Prior notification (5), Approval of conditions (3), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (2), Discharging planning conditions (1), Tree works in a conservation area (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	75	62	82.7%
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)	124	114	91.9%

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, 91.5% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Eastleigh, based on 343 decided applications. Across all application types, 88.0% of 7,572 applications decided since April 1985 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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