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390 applications received or decided in the last 90 days

Planning in New Forest

Applications
1,554
received, last 2 years
Approved
87%
1,070 of 1,178 decided, last 2 years
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average, last 2 years

House prices in New Forest District Council: average £384,977, 0.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Decisions are made by New Forest District CouncilComment on an application

From New Forest District Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 10 Nov 2026.

Around New Forest

Main towns

Lymington 129 applications in the last 12 monthsBrockenhurst 71 applications in the last 12 monthsRingwood 68 applications in the last 12 monthsTotton 56 applications in the last 12 monthsBarton on Sea 50 applications in the last 12 monthsMilford on Sea 43 applications in the last 12 monthsDibden Purlieu 42 applications in the last 12 monthsHyde 41 applications in the last 12 monthsWoodgreen 35 applications in the last 12 monthsAshley 33 applications in the last 12 monthsCustards 33 applications in the last 12 monthsSway 31 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

SO41 295 applications in the last 12 monthsSO45 169 applications in the last 12 monthsBH25 143 applications in the last 12 monthsSO40 142 applications in the last 12 monthsSP6 128 applications in the last 12 monthsBH24 121 applications in the last 12 monthsBH23 31 applications in the last 12 monthsSO43

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About New Forest

New Forest District Council, located in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, oversees a diverse area that includes the largest town, Totton, as well as Fordingbridge, Lymington, New Milton, and Ringwood. The district primarily encompasses the New Forest National Park, with urban development concentrated around its edges. Additionally, it boasts a scenic coastline along the Solent to the south and Southampton Water to the east, making it a unique locale for planning applications.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search New Forest District Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 173 towns and villages, including Fordingbridge, Lymington, Ringwood and Totton.

The most common types were full planning applications (726), outline applications (165), listed building and heritage (78). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

82 planning appeals were lodged against New Forest District Council decisions, of which 28 were allowed and 47 were dismissed (37% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications has New Forest District Council received?
New Forest District Council received 1,554 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does New Forest District Council take to decide applications?
New Forest District Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for New Forest District Council?
New Forest District Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in New Forest District Council?
Submit your representation to New Forest District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the New Forest District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a New Forest District Council planning decision?
Yes. If New Forest District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 82 appeals were lodged against New Forest District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 37% success rate.