How long do planning decisions take near Emery Down?

The average planning decision time near Emery Down is 37 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 Emery Down?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Emery Down?

The most common type of planning application near Emery Down is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Emery Down?

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Emery Down, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Emery Down, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Emery Down

Emery Down is a quaint village located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated about 1.4 miles southeast of Lyndhurst, it offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to conservation and development within this protected landscape.

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Emery Down.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Emery Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Emery Down.

- North Cottage, ROAD THROUGH EMERY DOWN TOWARDS STONEY CROSS, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA
Single-storey rear extension; demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-18
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- HOLLY LODGE, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA
Prune 1 x Cherry tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-13
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- School House, ROAD THROUGH EMERY DOWN TOWARDS STONEY CROSS, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DY
Greenhouse and raised vegetable beds
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-26
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- Littlecroft, ROAD THROUGH EMERY DOWN TOWARDS STONEY CROSS, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EA
Remove to Monolith 1 x Horse Chestnut Tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-11
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- The Thatched House, BLACKWATER ROAD, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7EB
Pune 1 x Beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Emery Down in Hampshire

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

Emery Down has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lyndhurst, Forest Central South, Bank, Swan Green. 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 Emery Down includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Emery Down 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 Emery Down

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Emery Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

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

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Emery Down were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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