How long do planning decisions take near Durns Town?

The average planning decision time near Durns Town is 42 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 Durns Town?

The planning approval rate near Durns Town is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Durns Town?

The most common type of planning application near Durns Town is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Durns Town?

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Durns Town, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Durns Town, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Durns Town are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Durns Town.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Durns Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Durns Town.

- Tulip Tree House 1, PEPPERCORN, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6FA
Prune 1 x Cypress tree (Tree is part of A1 of TPO NFNPA/0011/06)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-03
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- YEW TREE COTTAGE, Yew Tree Cottage, BACK LANE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BU
Application for discharge of condition 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8 of planning permission 24/00830FULL for Replacement dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-12
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- Westwards, BIRCHY HILL, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BJ
Outbuilding (Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/00437FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-07-31
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- North View, CHAPEL LANE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BS
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-20
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- 4 ,BADGERS CLOSE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6EW
Prune various Oak, Ash and Beech trees indicated on the plan Most of the trees are protected by 2 TPO's - NFNPA/0006/10 (G2 & G3) & NFNPA/0007/10 (T1, T2 & G1)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Durns Town in Hampshire

Durns Town is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in Durns Town 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 Durns Town a particularly low-crime area.

Durns Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sway Tower. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Durns Town includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in Durns Town

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Durns Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Durns Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Durns Town were tree works (14), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.

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