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Planning in Hale

Approved
95%
20 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hale

Postcode districts

SP6 318 applications in the last 12 monthsSP5 352 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: New Forest District Council

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About Hale

Hale is a quaint village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, situated on the edge of the New Forest and offering picturesque views of the River Avon valley. Located approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Fordingbridge and 8 miles south of Salisbury, the area features notable landmarks such as Hale House, an 18th-century mansion formerly owned by architect Thomas Archer, who also redesigned the local church in 1717. This charming location presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage conservation and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 499 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.

The area around Hale has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hale 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hale, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hale. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hale?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hale. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hale?
The average planning decision time near Hale is 43 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 Hale?
The planning approval rate near Hale is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hale?
The most common type of planning application near Hale is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hale?
You can search and track planning applications near Hale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.