Land South Of Finkley Road Finkley Andover Hampshire Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Screening opinion under the Environment Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the erection of up to 1,600 dwellings, land for a primary school, land for a secondary school, neighbourhood mobility and community hub, public open space, landscaping, vehicular access, and associated infrastructure, on land south of Finkley Road. PLEASE NOTE THE DECISION ON THIS APPLICATION IS MADE BY TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL case officer - Emma Jones at Test Valley Borough Council. Planning ref 26/00912/SCRN… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Out of Borough Consultation
Postcode
SP11
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Evingar
Parish
ST MARY BOURNE CP
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Test Valley Borough Council

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Basingstoke
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#128 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Basingstoke ranks #177 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 96% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
96% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Basingstoke decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #91 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #43 of 292
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #177 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #189 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
146 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
33 decided
1,066
Total decisions
91 refused in 2025