Search Fordingbridge planning applications

11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Fordingbridge · updated daily · New Forest District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 90 days

St Marys Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1BBAwaiting decisionInstallation of 22 solar panels on south flat roofReceived 10 Nov 202626/10677
6 Stephen Martin Gardens, Fordingbridge SP6 1RFAwaiting decisionProposed planning application to create a single storey flat roof rear extensionReceived 10 Nov 202626/11041
5 Provost Street, Fordingbridge SP6 1AZAwaiting decisionChange of use of the existing Class E office floorspace to five self-contained flats (Use Class C3), retaining six existing car parking spaces comprising five allocated spaces and one visitor space (Prior Approval Application)Received 16 Oct 202626/10942
28 Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge SP6 1HHAwaiting decisionRoof extension (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)Received 7 Oct 202626/10939
Land To West Of, Whitsbury Road, FordingbridgeAwaiting decisionx2no. non illuminated stack signs and x2no. flag advertisements for a temporary period of 5 years (Application for Advertisement Consent)Received 14 Sep 202626/10864

Planning in Fordingbridge

Approved: 85%; 35 of 39 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Fordingbridge

Postcode districts

SP6 319 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: New Forest District Council

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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. 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 £476,859, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fordingbridge has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fordingbridge, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Fordingbridge. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), outline applications (7), listed building and heritage (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fordingbridge?

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Fordingbridge. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near Fordingbridge?

The average planning decision time near Fordingbridge is 66 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 Fordingbridge?

The planning approval rate near Fordingbridge is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fordingbridge?

The most common type of planning application near Fordingbridge is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fordingbridge?

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