Copythorne, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Copythorne, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Copythorne are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Copythorne
Copythorne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Hampshire, England, nestled within the scenic New Forest National Park. Its unique setting offers a blend of rural charm and protected natural beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community enhancement.
Population: 2,716 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Copythorne.
- 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 Copythorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
78 planning applications found near Copythorne.
- - St Marys Church, ROMSEY ROAD, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PB
Prune 1 x multi-stem Cypress tree (marked cyp5 on the plan -circled red)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Tintagel, Newbridge Road, Cadnam, Southampton SO40 2NX
Single storey extension; outbuilding (demolition of existing single storey element)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Le Cheval, POLLARDS MOOR ROAD, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NZ
Application to discharge conditions 3 and 8 of planning permission 24/01399 to replace the accumulation of old buildings and container units with four new, low maintenance secure agricultural barn uni
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Minstead Cottage, ROMSEY ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NY
Single-storey rear extension; porch; demolition of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - TINTAGEL, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
Single storey rear extension; roof alteration to existing extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Dell Farm, VICARAGE LANE, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PA
Application to discharge conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission 24/01248FULL for one and two storey extensions; roof alteration and extension to first floor; 2no. dormers; alterations to doors and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hawthorne Cottage, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
Demolition of current brick built double garage with proposed oak framed double garage at new site
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Moorlea, Newbridge Road, Cadnam, Southampton SO40 2NX
Shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Le Cheval, POLLARDS MOOR ROAD, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2NZ
Replace the accumulation of old buildings and container units with four new, low maintenance secure agricultural barn units to be used for animal feed and equipment storage only
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Dell Farm, VICARAGE LANE, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PA
One and two storey extensions; roof alteration and extension to first floor; 2no. dormers; alterations to doors and windows (AMENDED PLANS)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - Dell Farm, VICARAGE LANE, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PA
One and two storey extensions ; roof alteration and extension to first floor; 2no. dormers; alterations to doors and windows; internal alterations (Application for Listed Building Consent) (AMENDED PL
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - COPYTHORNE GARAGE LTD, Copythorne Garage, ROMSEY ROAD, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PB
Group of 5 x Silver Birch trees - Fell to ground level (K. deusta, Ganoderma sp present and associated decay) Beech tree in heavy decline- Fell to ground (crown in terminal decline, cracked, broken an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Backways, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
2no single storey extensions; porch; removal of window; render (demolition of existing; single storey rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Backways, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey rear extension; porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-04-23
View full details - - Kents Farm House, WINSOR ROAD, WINSOR, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2HN
Oak tree - crown rduce by 50%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Dell Cottage, VICARAGE LANE, COPYTHORNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2PA
Prune 1 x Oak tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Southern Water Pumping Station, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, SOUTHAMPTON,SO40 2NZ
Removal of fallen tree within compound and make the area safe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-04
View full details - - OAKMOOR, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, CADNAM, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
Single storey extensions; dormer window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Hawthorne Cottage, NEWBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2NX
Fell 4 x Cypress trees (Marked as A on plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - PUMPING STATION, POLLARDS MOOR ROAD, COPYTHORNE, SO40 2NZ
Fell 2 x Pine trees Fell 1 x Ash tree Prune back Pine trees hanging over the fence line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-06-27
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A brief summary of Copythorne in Hampshire
Copythorne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Hampshire, England, nestled within the scenic New Forest National Park. Its unique setting offers a blend of rural charm and protected natural beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community enhancement. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,716 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Copythorne a particularly low-crime area.
Copythorne 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 Copythorne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Copythorne 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 Copythorne
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Copythorne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Copythorne.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Copythorne take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Copythorne were full planning applications (20), tree works (16), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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