How long do planning decisions take near Cadnam?

The average planning decision time near Cadnam is 84 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 Cadnam?

The planning approval rate near Cadnam is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cadnam?

The most common type of planning application near Cadnam is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cadnam?

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Cadnam, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cadnam, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cadnam are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cadnam

Cadnam is a historic village located in Hampshire, England, nestled within the New Forest National Park. With origins dating back to the medieval period, it served as a significant crossroads connecting Southampton to the towns of Dorset, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development within this picturesque landscape.

District: Copythorne

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 005E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cadnam.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cadnam.

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 Cadnam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Cadnam.

- 1, Orchard Court, ROMSEY ROAD, Cadnam, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2LZ
Prune 1 x Sycamore tree Tree is T1 of TPO NFNPA/0004/08
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Courtesy Filling Station, ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NN
Application to discharge conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning permission 25/00454FULL for Installation of New Underground Fuel Tanks, Decommissioning and Foam Filling or Removal of Existing Fuel Tanks an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Land Adjacent to the White Hart Inn, OLD ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NP
Change of use to overflow car park between Wednesday 11am and Sunday 11pm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Cadnam Methodist Church Old Romsey Road SO40 2NP
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 25/00539 Replacement roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-23
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- The Lodge, CADNAM LANE, Cadnam, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NS
Two storey extension ; porch; outbuilding; hard landscaping; replacement fenestration; new external finishes (demolition of side & rear extensions)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Cadenham Farm, CADNAM LANE, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NU
Pollard group of 3 x Sycamore trees (G1 on map) Prune group of Conifer trees (G2 on map) (See additional specifications)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-12
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- THE LODGE, CADNAM LANE, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NS
Prune 1 x Common Lime tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Common Oak tree (T2 on the plan) Re-pollard 1 x Crack Willow tree (T3 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-29
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- The Gatehouse, Cadenham Farm, CADNAM LANE, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NU
Fell 1 x Sycamore tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Ash tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-19
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- CENTRAL STORES, 1 OLD ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM, SO40 2NP
Fell 7 x Conifer trees (T1-7 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-07-07
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- CADNAM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, OLD ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM
Replacement roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-12
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- PLAISTOW BROADWAY FILLING STATIONS LTD, Courtesy Filling Station, ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NN
Installation of New Underground Fuel Tanks, Decommissioning and Foam Filling or Removal of Existing Fuel Tanks and Associated Works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-17
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- Bartley Lodge Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam, SO40 2NR
Construction of a detached annexe to facilitate additional accommodation (alternative scheme to planning permission 22/00630)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-11-15
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- THE OLD POLICE HOUSE, THE LANE, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PQ
Change conservatory roof from glazed to slate tiles
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Cadnam in Hampshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cadnam a particularly low-crime area.

Cadnam has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest North East, Forest Central North. 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 Cadnam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Cadnam

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cadnam. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cadnam maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cadnam were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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