Swarraton Farm House Basingstoke Road Swarraton Alresford Hampshire SO24 9UD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00311/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from agricultural grain store building to equaestrian riding arena Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Approved
20 May 2026

Approved on 20 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Winchester
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SO24 9UD
Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
ALRESFORD AND ITCHEN VALLEY WARD
Parish
Northington
Case officer
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Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Spencer Architecture Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14659568
Env. assessment
No
Winchester
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#149 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Winchester ranks #193 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 47% 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 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Winchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #73 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #42 of 292
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #193 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #206 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
32 decided
961
Total decisions
64 refused in 2025