Drayton Watercress Beds Bighton Road Old Alresford Hampshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/00436/LDP - Lawful Development Certificate-Proposed Current

Proposal

The proposal comprises the erection of a steel-framed agricultural building to be used solely for general agricultural storage in connection with the operation of the holding. Key dimensions: Length: 30 metres Width: 10 metres Height to eaves: 4 metres Footprint: 300 square metres. The building is required to provide covered, secure storage for agricultural equipment, storage of seed and improving operational efficiency by reducing reliance on uncovered or temporary storage arrangements. The building is not proposed for residential use, or any non-agricultural purpose. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Winchester
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate-Proposed
Postcode
SO24 9DZ
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
ALRESFORD AND ITCHEN VALLEY WARD
Parish
Bighton Parish Council
Case officer
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Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14749468
Env. assessment
No
Winchester
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#177 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Winchester is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #213 out of 296. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Winchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #72 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #47 of 296
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #213 of 296
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #230 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
63 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
32 decided
918
Total decisions
60 refused in the year to March 2026