404 Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 1DD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00137/FUL - Full Application Approved
Change of useUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Change of use of the ground floor to a café (use class E), and installation of an extraction flue and air conditioning unit (part retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Feb 2026
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Consultation
11 Feb 2026
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Approved
23 Mar 2026

Approved on 23 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Delegated Report Delegated Report · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CAFULZ - CONDITIONALLY APPROVE FUL Decision Notice · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Information · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form CIL Form · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

IMG 12/02/26 Site Notice · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CANOPY EXTRACTOR VENTILATION SYSTEM Supporting Information · 11 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Installation of 1 x digital display following removal of existing displays

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Installation of 1 x digital display following removal of existing displays

26/00708/ADV - 16 Jun 2026

372 Bitterne Road Southampton SO18 1DR

Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 3.9 m, Max Height 4 m, Eav...

26/00620/PAH - 3 Jun 2026

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Important details

Council
Southampton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SO18 1DD
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Ward
Peartree
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Spruce Town Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
6252
Neighbours
11 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Installation of replacement signage, 1 x internally illuminated fascia, 1 x internally il…
19/00357/ADV
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
390A Bitterne Road Southampton SO18 1DB
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of first and second flo…
22/00742/ELDC
2023 Withdrawn
Land West of 355 Bitterne Road Southampton SO18 1DN
Redevelopment of the site. Erection of a 3-storey building comprising of a ground floor c…
23/00240/FUL
2023 Approved
416 Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RS
Removal of ATM existing signage and reinstate materials
23/00143/FUL
2021 Refused
6 West End Road Southampton SO18 6TG
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed class E use.
21/01636/PLDC
2020 Approved
381-383 Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RR
Installation of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign,1 x internally illuminated project…
20/00289/ADV
2019 Approved
396A Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RS
Change of use from retail (class A1) to a tattoo and piercing studio (Sui-generis) (Submi…
19/01327/FUL
2019 Approved
396A Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RS
Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign (Submitted in conjunction with 19/0…
19/01328/ADV
2017 Approved
8-10 West End Road Southampton SO18 6TG
Change of use from a bank (class A2) to a leisure cafe (mixed use class A3 and D2)
17/01046/FUL
2016 Approved
Sainsburys West End Road Southampton SO18 6TG
Installation of a 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x unilluminated panel sign an…
16/01706/ADV
2016 Approved
8 - 10 West End Road Southampton SO18 6BS
Prior approval for a change of use of the first floor of the building from office use (Cl…
16/00578/PA56
2016 Approved
8 - 10 West End Road Southampton SO18 6BS
Application for prior approval for a change of use of the first floor of the building fro…
16/00139/PA56
2016 Approved
20 West End Road Southampton SO18 6TG
Change of use from retail (class A1) to a restaurant/cafe (class A3) and installation of…
16/00229/FUL
2016 Approved
394 Bitterne Road Precinct Southampton SO18 5RS
Change of use to Financial & Professional Services (Class A2)
16/00134/FUL
2016 Approved
8 - 10 West End Road Southampton SO18 6BS
Installation of a new shop front.
16/00140/FUL
Southampton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Southampton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #206 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Southampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #88 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #86 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #206 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
47 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
98 decided
748
Total decisions
63 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings