Boldre, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boldre, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Boldre
Boldre is a charming village and civil parish located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, just two miles north of Lymington and nestled within the scenic New Forest National Park. With a population of 2,003 as of the 2011 census, the area features several campsites and a tourist caravan site, making it an attractive destination for visitors. Its mixed woodland and heath, particularly around the hamlet of Norley Wood, offer potential for various planning applications related to tourism, recreation, and conservation.
Population: 1,977 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boldre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boldre.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Boldre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Boldre.
- - Spout House Cottage, PILLEY HILL, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QF
Prune 1 x Laurel hedge (H1 on the plan - exempt work but included for information) Prune 1 x Holm Oak tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - GILPIN CLOSE, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RY
Fell dead Elm tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Rodlease House, RODLEASE LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5PB
Prune group of Oak trees (G1 on he plan) Fell 2 x Silver Birch trees (T6 & T8 on the plan) Prune 2 x Oak trees (T7 & T9 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Boldre Bridge House, RODLEASE LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5PB
Single storey front and rear extensions; outbuilding (Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00123FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Corner House, CHURCH LANE, Pilley, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QL
Fell 1 x Yew tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Bluebells, PILLEY STREET, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QG
First-floor front dormer extension; 1no. rooflight
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Marsh House, PILLEY HILL, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QF
Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Boldre Bridge House, RODLEASE LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5PB
Application to discharge condition 6 of planning permission 25/00123FULL Single storey front and rear extensions; outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Russetts, PILLEY HILL, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QF
Fell group of 2 x Ash trees (G1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - BLUEBELLS, PILLEY STREET, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QG
Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 7 PILLEY HILL, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QF
Fell 1 x Oak tree (T1 on plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - FIG TREE COTTAGE, PILLEY HILL, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QF
Prune 1 x Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - Merry Mount, SCHOOL LANE, PILLEY, LYMINGTON, SO41 5QE
Single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Boldre in Hampshire
Boldre is a charming village and civil parish located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, just two miles north of Lymington and nestled within the scenic New Forest National Park. With a population of 2,003 as of the 2011 census, the area features several campsites and a tourist caravan site, making it an attractive destination for visitors. Its mixed woodland and heath, particularly around the hamlet of Norley Wood, offer potential for various planning applications related to tourism, recreation, and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,977 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Boldre show an average sale price of £463,450, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boldre a particularly low-crime area.
Boldre has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest South East, Buckland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boldre includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Lymington River SSSI, Roydon Woods SSSI and 1 more; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boldre planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Boldre
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Boldre. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boldre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boldre were tree works (12), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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