43 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3TU Data via plota.co.uk

26/10037 - Full Planning Permission Registered

Proposal

Change of use of upper floors to form a 10-bed HMO, including an upward extension to facilitate the creation of a new second floor; external alterations, including fenestration, material and fascia alterations and the creation of a first floor roof terrace; partial retention of ground floor commercial use… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Feb 2026
✓
Consultation
9 Feb 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 6 Mar 2026.

Documents 30

Statements & assessments 9

PDF CONSULTEE - ECOLOGIST Consultee Comment · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF BAT EMERGENCE SURVEY Submitted Applications · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Applications Processing · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE - ECOLOGIST Consultee Comment · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE ECOLOGY Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Applications Processing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ECOLOGIST Consultee Comment · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY - ECO STATEMENT Submitted Applications · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Submitted Applications · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF CIL FORM Submitted Applications · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Submitted Applications · 13 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF CONSULTEE - HAMPSHIRE COUNTY EDUCATION Consultee Comment · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (POLLUTION) Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (POLLUTION) Consultee Comment · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE - HAMPSHIRE HIGHWAYS COMMENT Consultee Comment · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSULTEE - TOTTON AND ELING TOWN COUNCIL, CIVIC CENTRE Consultee Comment · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 14

PDF AGENT EMAIL RE AMENDED PLANS Applications Processing · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PRA Reports · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MR PAUL STORER, 64 WATER LANE Representees · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MRS VICTORIA UKAHI, SALISBURY ROAD Representees · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MRS MARGUERITE WILD, 4 OAKLANDS AVENUE Representees · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MR JAMES CAINE, 18 HAYDOCK CLOSE Representees · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MR FRANK BRIGHT, 15 Representees · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MR NATHIAN TIDY, 67 THE MALLARDS Representees · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MRS LOUISE CERASOLI, 39 HAMMONDS LANE Representees · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MR MATT SIMPSON, 224 RINGWOOD ROAD Representees · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MS JAYNE NIGHTINGALE, FLAT 3 HANOVER HOUSE Representees · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF REPRESENTEE - MISS ANDREA COLE, 18 DICKENS DELL Representees · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF MITIGATION CHECK LIST Submitted Applications · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF BB LETTER Submitted Applications · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
New Forest (District)
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SO40 3TU
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Ward
Totton Central
Parish
Totton and Eling
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
JB Architectural Design Studio

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14617725
Consultation
9 Feb 2026
Comments by
6 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
53 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3AH (NB:SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
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2025 Approved
53 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3AH (NB:SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Replacement single-storey rear extension; first floor side/rear extension to incorporate…
25/10892
2025 Approved
TOTTON SHOPPING CENTRE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX
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25/10758
2025 Approved
TOTTON SHOPPING CENTRE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX
Display 2 double-sided digital 'D6' outdoor display units on pedestrian areas at Totton S…
25/10758
2025
53 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON, SO40 3AH
Replacement single-storey rear extension; first floor side/rear extension to incorporate…
ENQ/25/20109/ERES
2025
53 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON, SO40 3AH
Replacement single-storey rear extension; first floor side/rear extension to incorporate…
ENQ/25/20109/ERES
2024 Refused
53 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3AH
Change of use of ground floor rear and replacement single-storey rear extension to create…
24/10150
2024 Approved
41 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX
Replacement of existing signage including proposed illuminated projecting sign and illumi…
24/10002
2023 Approved
39A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3YN
x3 no. illuminated fascia signs above and to the sides of the main entrance; x2 no. mesh…
23/11052
2023 Approved
39A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3YN
Replacement of single front door with double automated doors
23/11103
2023 Approved
39A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3YN
x3 no. illuminated fascia signs above and to the sides of the main entrance; x2 no. mesh…
23/11052
2023 Approved
39A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3YN
Replacement of single front door with double automated doors
23/11103
2023 Approved
22-24 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Change of use of bank (ground floor rear) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studios); ch…
23/10220
2023 Approved
22-24 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Change of use of bank (ground floor rear) to dwelling houses (2 no. 1 person studios); ch…
23/10220
2023
23A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Use as two flats; associated external alterations (Retrospective)
23/10610
2023
23A COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Use as two flats; associated external alterations (Retrospective)
23/10610
2022 Approved
THE KEYS, 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY
Display of 4 fascia signs; 1 black lantern; 4 LED flood lights and changing the external…
22/10126
2022 Approved
THE KEYS, 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY
Display of 4 fascia signs; 1 black lantern; 4 LED flood lights (Application for Advertise…
22/10112
2022 Approved
THE KEYS, 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY
Display of 4 fascia signs; 1 black lantern; 4 LED flood lights and changing the external…
22/10126
2022 Approved
THE KEYS, 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BY
Display of 4 fascia signs; 1 black lantern; 4 LED flood lights (Application for Advertise…
22/10112
2017 Approved
31 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SHOPPING CENTRE, TOTTON SO40 3BX
Display 1 internally illuminated fascia sign; 1 internally illuminated projecting sign (A…
17/10656
2017 Approved
11 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX
Display 1 internally illuminated fascia sign; 1 internally illuminated projecting sign (A…
17/11082
2016 Approved
NATWEST, 43 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3TU
2m high fencing to form enclosure; 1 air conditioning condenser unit
16/11538
2016 Approved
NATWEST, 43 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3TU
Replace first-floor brickwork and windows
16/11724
2016 Approved
CAFE AROMA, UNIT 19, TOTTON SHOPPING CENTRE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON SO40 3BX
Use as cafe/bistro with takeaway facility (Use Class A3 & A5); extraction flue
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New Forest (District)
Planning Authority Score
7.8/10
Good
#32 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings