Godshill, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Godshill, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Godshill are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Godshill
Godshill is a picturesque village and civil parish located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 1.5 miles east of Fordingbridge and 10 miles south of Salisbury, it offers a serene environment that may impact local planning considerations.
Population: 453 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £476,859 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 001G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Godshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Godshill.
- 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 Godshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Godshill.
- - St. Giles Chapel, Southampton Road, Godshill, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2LE
Fell 1 x Ash tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Culverhay, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LG
Fell 1 x Lawsons Fir tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Wellground, WELL LANE, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LQ
Application for discharge of condition 4 of planning permission 25/01096FULL for replacement dwelling; detached double garage; outbuilding; sewage treatment plant; demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - SANDY BALLS ESTATE LTD, Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, ROADS IN SANDY BALLS ESTATE, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2JZ
Extension to existing storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Braeside, NEWGROUNDS, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LJ
Fell 1 x Ash tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Culverhay, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LG
Prune 3 x Oak tree (T1, T8 & T9 on the plan) Prune 1 x Apple tree (T2 on the plan) Prune 1 x Magnolia tree (T3 on the plan) Prune group of Pear and Apple trees and Fell 1 X Apple tree (G4 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Croft Cottage, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LE
Application for Approval pursuant to Regulations 75 - 78 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) for proposed temporary use of land for not more than 28 days in total
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - The Wellground, WELL LANE, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LQ
Replacement dwelling; detached double garage; outbuilding; sewage treatment plant; demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Robins Way, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LG
Single storey rear extension; outbuilding attached to existing garage; new roof to garage & creation of veranda; alterations to doors & windows; flue; replacement cladding ;remove existing chimney
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Arniss Farmhouse, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2JX
Formation of Balcony on East flat roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Arniss Farmhouse, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2JX
First floor balcony
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - FOREST LODGE, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LG
Prune 1 x English Oak tree (T1 on plan) Prune 1 x Sycamore tree (T2 on plan) Prune 1 x Cherry tree (T3 on plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - BRACKEN COTTAGE, BLISSFORD ROAD, BLISSFORD, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2JQ
Re-configure domestic curtilage boundary to rear of dwelling; pond; re-site existing outbuilding to extend existing stable building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - HIDDEN OAK, WELL LANE, GODSHILL, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2LQ
Fell and Prune mixed tree species as specified within the application submitted.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Godshill in Hampshire
Godshill is a picturesque village and civil parish located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 1.5 miles east of Fordingbridge and 10 miles south of Salisbury, it offers a serene environment that may impact local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 453 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Godshill show an average sale price of £476,859, 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 Godshill a particularly low-crime area.
Godshill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Western Escarpment. 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 Godshill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, 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, Godshill 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 Godshill
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Godshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Godshill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Godshill were tree works (18), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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