Land At West Farm Winchester Road Popham Micheldever Hampshire

Final Decision 2026/1018 - Adjoining Authority
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Decision date
8 May 2026
Type
Adjoining Authority

Description

Consultation from Baskingstoke and Deane Borough Council: Part A: Full planning permission for a new roundabout access from the A33; internal spine road, creation of development plots with associated earthworks and plateauing; delivery of lateaus and access for associated development plots; site-wide structural landscaping andinfrastructure; and a single warehouse (Use Class B8) and ancillary office, with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping, parking and supporting infrastructure.Part B: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the development of employment floorspace falling within Use Classes B2 and B8, with ancillary office space on the development plots; community and leisure uses within Use Classes E, F1 and F2; ground mounted solar within Use Class Sui Generis up to 15MW; EnergyCentre within Use Class Sui Generis; HGV Parking and Welfare Area within Use Class Sui Generis; as established through Part A of this application. [26/00526/FUL]

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Elmbridge ranks #143 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
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Elmbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #143 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
205 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,327
Total decisions
314 refused in 2025