How long do planning decisions take near Hatchet Green?

The average planning decision time near Hatchet Green is 49 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 Hatchet Green?

The planning approval rate near Hatchet Green is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hatchet Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hatchet Green is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hatchet Green?

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Hatchet Green, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hatchet Green, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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

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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: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hatchet Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hatchet Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hatchet Green.

- Fernbank, LODGE DROVE, Woodfalls, SALISBURY, SP5 2NH
Single storey outbuilding, comprising of a store and garden room, to replace the existing shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Quarryfield, ROAD THROUGH HALE PURLIEU, HALE, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2NN
Fell 1 x group of Silver Birch trees (T1 on the plan) Pollard 1 x Willow tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Aubann House, HATCHET GREEN, HALE, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2NE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Existing use of land for the siting of a caravan for agricultural use and occasional accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-27
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- HALE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Hale Primary School, HATCHET GREEN, HALE, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2NE
Mixed tree species - Remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-07-27
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- Old Dames School, HATCHET GREEN, HALE, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2NB
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Hatchet Green in Hampshire

Hatchet Green is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in Hatchet Green 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 Hatchet Green a particularly low-crime area.

Hatchet Green 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 Hatchet Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): 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.

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Planning Activity in Hatchet Green

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hatchet Green. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Hatchet Green.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hatchet Green were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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