Planning permission in Rushmoor

In the last 12 months, 97.1% of home project applications were approved in Rushmoor (105 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about seven weeks (median 50 days).

Across all application types, 96.6% of 1,934 applications decided since July 2022 were approved. Based on Rushmoor's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

2,489Total applications

1,934Decided

96.6%Approval rate (of decided)

1,868 Approved+66 Refused+76 Withdrawn+189 Pending+290 Outcome not determined=2,489 Total

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Decision Level

2,151Delegated

65Committee

By Development Category

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

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	857	827	30	96.5%
Protected tree works (TPO)	302	297	5	98.3%
Prior approval (permitted development)	184	177	7	96.2%
Enforcement	149	148	1	99.3%
Tree works in a conservation area	127	125	2	98.4%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	81	79	2	97.5%
Advertisement Consent	68	62	6	91.2%
Listed Building Consent	30	29	1	96.7%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	29	27	2	93.1%
Residential Ext Permitted Development	24	24	0	no refusals recorded
Other*	83	73	10	mixed types

Residential Ext Permitted Development: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Adjacent authority consultation (16), Consultation from Hampshire CC (13), Demolition (12), Environmental impact screening and scoping (10), Change of Use (7), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (6), Phone masts and telecoms (5), Prior Approval 28 days to respond (3), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (2), Outline Planning (2), Non Material Amendment via PP (2), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (1), Modification/Discharge a S106 (1), Existing Development Certificate (LDC) (1), Works to tree(s) in Conservation Area PP (1), Compliance of planning condition(s) (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	49	46	93.9%
Q4 2023	162	160	98.8%
Q1 2024	144	141	97.9%
Q2 2024	125	114	91.2%
Q3 2024	179	173	96.6%
Q4 2024	169	167	98.8%
Q1 2025	110	109	99.1%
Q2 2025	170	164	96.5%
Q3 2025	124	121	97.6%
Q4 2025	159	147	92.5%
Q1 2026	84	81	96.4%
Q2 2026	72	69	95.8%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 93 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 94.2% in Fernhill to 100.0% in Cove And Southwood, a gap of 5.8 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Empress	260	251	9	96.5%
St Mark's	238	225	13	94.5%
Knellwood	237	231	6	97.5%
Wellington	229	223	6	97.4%
Cove And Southwood	132	132	0	100.0%
Manor Park	126	120	6	95.2%
St John's	126	122	4	96.8%
Rowhill	121	121	0	100.0%
Fernhill	121	114	7	94.2%
Aldershot Park	88	87	1	98.9%
West Heath	83	82	1	98.8%
North Town	80	76	4	95.0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Rushmoor?

In the last 12 months, 97.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Rushmoor, based on 105 decided applications. Across all application types, 96.6% of 1,934 applications decided since July 2022 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Rushmoor?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Rushmoor in the last 12 months was 50 days (about seven weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Rushmoor?

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 Rushmoor?

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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