Planning
The Planning section gives details on how to make an application as well as lists of current and archived applications. If you require information on how to make a planning application there are guidance notes to help you. Application forms are available to download, or on-line applications can be made via the Planning Portal.
Useful documents relating to the Local Plan and Local Development Framework can be found here, including the core strategy, annual monitoring report, national and local guidance and sustainability appraisals.
Relevant details on conservation areas, tree and hedgerow management, open space development and listed buildings can be found from this page, as well as the corresponding application forms and guidance notes.
Planning Newsletters and details of regular Planning Agents Forums can be found through Planning News.
Further help and guidance with your planning application can also be found on the Planning Portal and Planning Aid webpages (where you can obtain free, impartial advice).
Latest Updates:
Car Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted)
Winchester City Council has produced a Supplementary Planning Document for car parking standards in Winchester District
21/01/2010
Annual Monitoring Report 2009
This Annual Monitoring Report covers the period 1st April 2008 - 31st March 2009.
14/01/2010
Planning Appeals 2010
A list of appeals received and decided by the Planning Inspectorate for 2010.
05/01/2010
In this section:
South Downs National Park
The South Downs has been recognised as having a special status for many years. The government has now officially decided it should become a National Park - the first to be created in England since the New Forest in 2005. National Parks, along with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are considered to be the nation’s finest landscapes.
09/06/2009
New Homes Seminar
This seminar, which took place on Monday 8th September 2008, was organised by Winchester Action on Climate Change, Winchester City Council, and Solent Centre for Architecture and Design.
08/09/2008
Media Centre:
Breach of planning rules leads to a hefty fine
Magistrates in Aldershot have fined a Winchester resident for failing to comply with two Planning Enforcement Notices issued by Winchester City Council.
10/02/2010
