The Shopping Mall Princes Mead Farnborough Hampshire GU14 6YA

Registered 26/00018/FULPP
Council
Date received
15 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
GU14 6YA

Description

Partial demolition and alteration of the external colonnade at The Mead entrance to Princes Mead Shopping Centre, including removal of selected columns and bases, and additional public realm works including introducing new street furniture/planters and new cycle parking and upgrade of lighting and CCTV

8.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#3 of 282

Rushmoor is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 282. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Rushmoor decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #18 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #50 of 282
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #31 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
15 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
7 decided
313
Total decisions
14 refused in 2025