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Planning in Highwood

Approved
100%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Highwood

Highwood is a picturesque hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. As part of the civil parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley, it contributes to the local community, with its population recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated about 1.5 miles (2.2 km) from the nearest town, Ringwood, Highwood offers a serene rural environment that may impact planning considerations in the area.

Property prices in Highwood show an average sale price of £510,670, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Highwood has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highwood 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 Highwood, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Highwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highwood?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Highwood. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highwood?
The average planning decision time near Highwood is 39 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 Highwood?
The planning approval rate near Highwood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highwood?
The most common type of planning application near Highwood is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Highwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.