How long do planning decisions take near Exbury?

The average planning decision time near Exbury is 39 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 Exbury?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Exbury?

The most common type of planning application near Exbury is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Exbury?

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Exbury, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Exbury, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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

About Exbury

Exbury is a picturesque village located in Hampshire, England, nestled within the New Forest, close to the Beaulieu River and roughly a mile from the Solent coast. Renowned for Exbury House, constructed by the Rothschild family, the village also boasts the celebrated Exbury Gardens. The Rothschild family continues to hold substantial land ownership in the region, making Exbury a notable area for planning applications related to conservation and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Exbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Exbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Exbury.

- The Laurels, ROAD THROUGH EXBURY, EXBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1AH
Application to discharge condition 3 of appeal decision 6000777 of planning application 25/00536FULL single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-05-01
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- EXBURY GARDENS, SUMMER LANE, EXBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1AZ
Single storey extension to the existing shop; solar panels; hardstanding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Exbury in Hampshire

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

Exbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Exbury. 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 Exbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Solent SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime, The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 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, Exbury 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 Exbury

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Exbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

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

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Exbury were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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