Fordingbridge, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
About Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is a town and civil parish in the New Forest District of Hampshire, England, with a population of approximately 6,200 residents. Nestled along the River Avon, it lies near the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, making it a picturesque gateway to the New Forest, which may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 6,155 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,779 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fordingbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordingbridge.
- 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 Fordingbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Fordingbridge.
- - NFDC CAR PARK FORDINGBRIDGE, ROUNDHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AQ
Posterboard noticeboard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - NFDC CAR PARK FORDINGBRIDGE, ROUNDHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AQ
Posterboard noticeboard (Application for Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 2 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AX
x2no. wall mounted air conditioning units; remedial damp-proofing works and general; replacement of rear bay window; access hatch to external canopy; general repair and redecoration of shopfront and i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 ALBION ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1EL
Single-storey rear extension with associated external works and demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 47A HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AS
Internal alterations including formation of ensuite, internal insulation and replacement of flat roof covering to rear bedroom (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - MARL COTTAGE, MARL LANE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1JR
2no. outbuildings for use as garden office and gym
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 7 WILTON CLOSE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1FU
Rear extension and attached side timber framed car port.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 2 HIGHBANK GARDENS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1BF
Replacement Windows and Doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 23A HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AS
Removal of condition 5 of application 21/10343 as drainage is not proposed to be amended/affected
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 26 LOWER BARTONS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1JB
Single-storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 2 THE HUNDRED, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1QU
Replacement of existing canopy (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 15 STEPHEN MARTIN GARDENS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1RF
Use of garage as additional living space; single-storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 80 WHITSBURY ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LA
Replacement of existing conservatory with rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 6 BRIDGE COURT, 17 BRIDGE STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AH
Repair to existing roof including stripping, re-felting and battening re-using clay tiles where possible (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-04-21
View full details - - 89 WHITSBURY ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LB
Rear extension; rooflights, fenestration and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - OAKLANDS MANOR, MARL LANE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1JR
Proposed outbuilding for use as sauna
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 38 STATION ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 1JW
Demolition of existing front extension, conservatory and garage; Construction of single-storey front and rear extensions; extension to provide additional first floor accommodation; replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - SS16 LAND NORTH OF, STATION ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 1JW (NB: SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/10316 to allow the following amendments - Substitution of private house types including mix change which maintains the approved 198 home total, and c
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - TOWN HALL, 63 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 1AS
Laying a concrete base and cover for a generator to the rear of the hall
Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Land rear of 19-21 HIGH STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 1AS
Erection of 3 mews houses with associated new parking and private gardens
Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Fordingbridge in Hampshire
Fordingbridge is a town and civil parish in the New Forest District of Hampshire, England, with a population of approximately 6,200 residents. Nestled along the River Avon, it lies near the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, making it a picturesque gateway to the New Forest, which may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 6,155 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Fordingbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bickton, Fordingbridge. 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 Fordingbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon; 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, Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Fordingbridge. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Fordingbridge.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Fordingbridge were full planning applications (19), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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