SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW Data via plota.co.uk
26/10442 - Scoping Opinion (EIA)
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Proposal
Request for an EIA Scoping Opinion for the redevelopment of the former Fawley Power Station site for up to 190,000 square metres (Gross External Floor Area) of commercial, industrial and employment related uses, and the provision of associated infrastructure including new coastal flood defences (Scoping Opinion) Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
15 May 2026
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Consultation
19 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
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Documents 20
Statements & assessments 1
Consultation & comments 17
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CONSULTEE - NATURAL ENGLAND
Consultee Comment · 19 Jun 2026
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SCOPING OPINION RESPONSE
Applications Processing · 19 Jun 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Consultee Comment · 18 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE RESPONSE - LANDSCAPE
Consultee Comment · 18 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE RESPONSE - CONSERVATION
Consultee Comment · 16 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Consultee Comment · 15 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Consultee Comment · 8 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - HISTORIC ENGLAND
Consultee Comment · 3 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - HCC HIGHWAYS
Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Consultee Comment · 1 Jun 2026
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CONSULTEE - ARCHAEOLOGIST
Consultee Comment · 29 May 2026
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CONSULTEE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CONTAMINATED LAND)
Consultee Comment · 27 May 2026
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CONSULTEE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (POLLUTION)
Consultee Comment · 27 May 2026
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CONSULTEE - HCC MINERALS AND WASTE PLANNING
Consultee Comment · 26 May 2026
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CONSULTEE SGN
Consultee Comment · 21 May 2026
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CONSULTEE SGN
Consultee Comment · 21 May 2026
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CONSULTEE - NATIONAL GRID COMPANY
Consultee Comment · 20 May 2026
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Important details
- Council
- New Forest (District)
- Application type
- Scoping Opinion (EIA)
- Postcode
- SO45 1TW
- Received
- 15 May 2026
- Validated
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Parish
- Fawley
- Case officer
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- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 19 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion Under Part 2 (6) of The Town And Country Planning (E…
2025
Approved
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion Under Part 2 (6) of The Town And Country Planning (E…
2019
Withdrawn
Land within the New Forest District Council comprising the demolition of ancillary power…
2019
Withdrawn
Land within the New Forest District Council comprising the demolition of ancillary power…
2021
Water for Life Hampshire Consultation Request: A desalination plant in the Fawley area wh…
2019
Approved
Dismantling, removal and site clearance of buildings at Fawley Power Station and remediat…
2019
Approved
Dismantling, removal and site clearance of buildings at Fawley Power Station and remediat…
2018
Approved
Use of land to provide open storage gravel (Use Class B8) and associated works including…
2018
Approved
Use of land to provide open storage gravel (Use Class B8) and associated works including…
2018
Approved
Use of land to provide open storage of gravel (use class B8) and associated works includi…
2018
Approved
Temporary siting of two generators; fuelling facility to include diesel tank, hardstandin…
2018
Approved
Temporary siting of two generators; fuelling facility to include diesel tank, hardstandin…
2018
Approved
Leading Edge Protection Building; single-storey portable cabins for welfare facilities an…
2018
Approved
Leading Edge Protection Building; single-storey portable cabins for welfare facilities an…
2018
Approved
Dismantling and removal of external structures including tanks, ductwork and bunds (Demol…
2018
Approved
Dismantling and removal of external structures including tanks, ductwork and bunds (Demol…
2018
Approved
Leading edge protection building; portable building (Screening Opinion)
2018
Approved
Leading edge protection building; portable building (Screening Opinion)
2018
Withdrawn
Temporary use as gravel storage (Use Class B8); containment bunds; drainage channels
2018
Withdrawn
Temporary use as gravel storage (Use Class B8); containment bunds; drainage channels
2017
Consultation request from New Forest District Council for: Scoping opinion for the demoli…
2017
Approved
2 steel portal framed industrial buildings (Use Class B2); mobile portable cabin; use of…
2017
Approved
Demolition of Pump house; associated fuel pipework/ducting; four former fuel tank bases (…
2017
Approved
Proposed industrial development (Screening Opinion)
2016
Withdrawn
Gas fired energy reserve; associated ancillary equipment; engine unit; switch rooms; tran…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
FAWLEY HYDROGEN PLANT FACILITY, SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Request for a Scoping Opinion for a Green Hydrogen Production Facility under the Town and…
2025
Approved
FAWLEY HYDROGEN PLANT FACILITY, SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Request for a Scoping Opinion for a Green Hydrogen Production Facility under the Town and…
2024
Approved
LAND AT FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Temporary mixed use of land for haulage and B8 storage (Retrospective)
2024
LAND AT FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY, SO45 1TW
Temporary use of land for storage and distribution (Use Class B8)
2023
Approved
Land to the east of FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Cross boundary Application Temporary bridge abutment, associated works and landscaping
2023
Approved
Land to the east of FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Cross boundary Application Temporary bridge abutment, associated works and landscaping
2023
Approved
Land at FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Site 1: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on site of demolished Fawley Power Stati…
2023
Approved
Land at FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Site 1: Temporary storage of wind turbine blades on site of demolished Fawley Power Stati…
2019
Approved
SITE OF FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Two-storey portable cabin for office and staff welfare facilities
2019
Approved
SITE OF FORMER FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW
Two-storey portable cabin for office and staff welfare facilities
2019
Approved
SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW (NB: SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Dismantling, removal and site clearance of buildings (Demolition Prior Notification Appli…
2019
Approved
SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW (NB: SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Dismantling, removal and site clearance of buildings (Demolition Prior Notification Appli…
New Forest (District)
Planning Authority Score
7.8/10
Good
#32 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
New Forest (District) is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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New Forest (District) decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #101 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #56 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #41 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #100 of 292
69%
Minor dwellings approved
94 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
41 decided
912
Total decisions
86 refused in 2025
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SITE OF FAWLEY POWER STATION, FAWLEY ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1TW