Planning applications in Test Valley
England, South East
16,170 applications since 2020. 8,517 approved and 1,072 refused.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
By project
| Project | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extensions | 2,301 | 1,679 | 80 |
| Side extensions | 1,258 | 910 | 54 |
| Front extensions and porches | 781 | 606 | 36 |
| Loft conversions and dormers | 681 | 420 | 33 |
| Garden rooms and outbuildings | 2,336 | 1,629 | 133 |
| Solar panels | 268 | 141 | 14 |
| Windows and doors | 1,507 | 1,117 | 69 |
| Fences, walls and gates | 696 | 474 | 38 |
| Driveways and dropped kerbs | 409 | 242 | 32 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| C.P. Architectural Ltd | 190 | 192 |
| Fowler Architecture & Planning Ltd | 129 | 137 |
| Building Design Services | 106 | 109 |
| Atlas Planning Group | 90 | 122 |
| The Genesis Design Studio Ltd | 74 | 78 |
| Southern Planning Practice Ltd | 67 | 80 |
| Bourne Valley Associates Ltd | 67 | 69 |
| Spencer Architecture Limited | 56 | 69 |
| Unsted Design Ltd | 42 | 44 |
| Temple Ford Design | 42 | 43 |
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,771 | 692 | 82 |
| 2025 | 2,187 | 1,160 | 155 |
| 2024 | 2,128 | 1,124 | 167 |
| 2023 | 2,369 | 1,249 | 185 |
| 2022 | 2,448 | 1,401 | 174 |
| 2021 | 2,765 | 1,558 | 165 |
| 2020 | 2,502 | 1,333 | 144 |
Protections
| Conservation areas | 33 |
| Listed buildings | 2,086 |
| Article 4 directions | 2 |