35 Middle Road Park Gate Southampton SO31 7GH

Approve P/24/1442/DP/A
Council
Date received
5 Apr 2026
Decision date
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
SO31 7GH

Description

Discharge Of Conditions: 3 (Cycle & Bin Storage), 4 (Nitrate Mitigation), & 5 (Water Efficiency) Of Application P/24/1442/Fp - Change Of Use Of The First Floor Commercial Retail Unit To 1X Two-Bed Residential Apartment

Fareham
Planning Authority Score
9.5/10
Excellent
#1 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Fareham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #16 out of 292. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Fareham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
98%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #1 of 292
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #4 of 292
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #16 of 292
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #24 of 292
90%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
23 decided
595
Total decisions
12 refused in 2025