21 Park Parade, Havant, PO9 5AA
Under Consultation
APP/26/00092 - Prior approval Part 3 Class MA
Description
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to form 7 No. Flats (Use Class C3) at first and second floor levels, with associated new dormer windows and openings, and cycle storage and part conversion to form new lobby at ground floor.
3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#216 of 277
Havant is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #260 out of 277. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
Havant decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #34 of 277
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #49 of 277
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #260 of 277
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #249 of 277
70%
Minor dwellings approved
20 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
419
Total decisions
25 refused in 2025