How long do planning decisions take near Hill Top?

The average planning decision time near Hill Top is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Top?

The most common type of planning application near Hill Top is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill Top?

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Hill Top, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Top, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill Top 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: £808,763 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Top.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hill Top.

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 Hill Top based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hill Top in Hampshire

Hill Top is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in Hill Top show an average sale price of £808,763, 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 Hill Top a particularly low-crime area.

Hill Top has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beaulieu. 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 Hill Top includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Solent SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime, The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 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 Hill Top

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hill Top. The average decision time was 57 days.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Hill Top slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hill Top were discharge of conditions (2).

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