Brockenhurst, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brockenhurst, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is a prominent village located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, positioned 13 miles northeast of Southampton and 15 miles southwest of Bournemouth. It is well-connected to surrounding towns such as Beaulieu, Lymington, Lyndhurst, and Sway, making it a strategic location for planning applications within the picturesque New Forest area.
Population: 3,484 (2021)
District: New Forest
Website: http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=504
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,115,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brockenhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brockenhurst.
- 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 Brockenhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Brockenhurst.
- - BROAD OAK, BROADLANDS ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SX
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) (Tree is T5 of TPO: 86/02)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land in Brockenhurst, New Forest
Application for Approval pursuant to Regulations 75 - 78 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) for telecommunication infrastructure works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Timbertop, FOREST PARK ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SW
Prune 1 x Lime tree (T1 on the plan) or Fell Lime tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Miranda Gate, BROADLANDS ROAD, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SX
Application to discharge conditon 3 of planning permission 23/00389FULL 1no. outbuilding; demolition 1no. existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Giles House, BROADLANDS ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SX
Fell 1 x Lime tree Prune 1 x Lime tree (trees are part of W1 of TPO: 1156/81)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land in Brockenhurst, New Forest
Application under part 16 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order in respect of proposed telecommunication infrastructure works
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Holmwood, THE RISE, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7AF
Reduce to a standing Monolith 1 x Monterey Cypress tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 2, THE PADDOCK, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7QU
Prune 4 x Cypress trees (CONG1.1 on the plan and CONS area applicable) Prune 5 x Douglas Fir trees (G2.1 on the plan and are part of G2 of TPO 64/02)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Miranda Lodge, BROADLANDS ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SX
Two storey front extension; single storey first floor extensions; alterations to doors and windows; replacement roof; chimney extension; veranda; hardstanding (Application for a non-material amendment
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - DOLPHINS, MEERUT ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7TD
Prune 1 x Willow tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, FOREST PARK ROAD, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SW
Fell and replace dead Oak pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - St Andrews, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7SQ
Detached 2 bay car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 4 Applegarth, RHINEFIELD CLOSE, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SU
5no. dormer windows; roof alterations; tiled roof over existing conservatory; alterations to doors and windows; porch; patio (Application for Non-material Amendment to planning permission 24/00503FULL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Holmwood, THE RISE, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7AF
Prune various trees - safety works and abate nuisance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land Opposite Meadens Skoda, Sway Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SH
Continued use of land for parking and storing vehicles associated with neighbouring car dealership
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Broomfield, Knowle Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SN
Single storey extension; first floor extension over garage; alterations to doors and windows; render; cladding; solar panels; removal of chimney; demolition of conservatory; replacement of access gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - WILVERLEY END, WILVERLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SP
Outbuilding (garden kitchen)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Forest Park Hotel, RHINEFIELD ROAD, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7ZG
Fell dead Sycamore and leaning False Acacia stems
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE, FOREST PARK ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7SW
Roof alterations to facilitate additional second floor habitable floorspace, three storey side extension; single storey rear extension; attached garage; new rooflights; extension to hardstanding; demo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Thorn, BUTTS LAWN, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7TE
Clear overhead power lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Brockenhurst in Hampshire
Brockenhurst is a prominent village located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, positioned 13 miles northeast of Southampton and 15 miles southwest of Bournemouth. It is well-connected to surrounding towns such as Beaulieu, Lymington, Lyndhurst, and Sway, making it a strategic location for planning applications within the picturesque New Forest area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,484 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Brockenhurst show an average sale price of £1,115,065, 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 Brockenhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Brockenhurst has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Weirs, Brockenhurst. 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 Brockenhurst includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest; 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, Brockenhurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=504. 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 Brockenhurst
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Brockenhurst. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brockenhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brockenhurst were tree works (39), full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.