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Planning in Emery Down

Approved
100%
15 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Emery Down in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Emery Down show an average sale price of £730,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Emery Down area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Emery Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Emery Down has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Emery Down, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Emery Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Emery Down?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Emery Down. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Emery Down?
The average planning decision time near Emery Down is 40 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 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 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Emery Down?
You can search and track planning applications near Emery Down on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.