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45 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Brockenhurst · updated daily · New Forest District Council

Planning in Brockenhurst

Approved
94%
96 of 97 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brockenhurst in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around Brockenhurst

Postcode districts

SO42 172 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: New Forest District Council

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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. 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 £903,237, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brockenhurst area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brockenhurst a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brockenhurst has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brockenhurst 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=504.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Brockenhurst, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 139 planning applications were submitted near Brockenhurst. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were tree works (63), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (15).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brockenhurst?
In the last 24 months, 139 planning applications were submitted near Brockenhurst. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brockenhurst?
The average planning decision time near Brockenhurst is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Brockenhurst?
The planning approval rate near Brockenhurst is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brockenhurst?
The most common type of planning application near Brockenhurst is tree works applications, with 63 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brockenhurst?
You can search and track planning applications near Brockenhurst on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.