How long do planning decisions take near East Martin?

The average planning decision time near East Martin is 85 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 East Martin?

The planning approval rate near East Martin is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Martin?

The most common type of planning application near East Martin is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Martin?

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East Martin, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Martin, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About East Martin

East Martin is a quaint village and civil parish located within the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It lies approximately 7 miles southeast of Fordingbridge and 12 miles northeast of the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications in a scenic rural setting.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 001G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Martin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Martin.

- BLANDFORD HALL, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LD
New doors, windows and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of East Martin in Hampshire

Property prices in East Martin show an average sale price of £388,779, 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 East Martin a particularly low-crime area.

East Martin has one conservation area within its boundaries: Martin. 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 East Martin includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Toyd Down and Quarry SSSI, Martin and Tidpit Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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 East Martin

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near East Martin. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Martin.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near East Martin were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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