Sleepy Hollow Green Lane Chilworth Southampton Hampshire SO16 7JW

Current 26/00636/FULLS
Council
Date received
25 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
SO16 7JW

Description

Porch extension with first floor extension above, three storey rear extension, creation of lower ground floor, installation of balconies and dormers, and alterations to fenestration

Test Valley
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#27 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Test Valley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 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
Test Valley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #70 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #63 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #62 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #51 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
48 decided
1,015
Total decisions
76 refused in 2025