Liss Forest, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Liss Forest, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Liss Forest
Liss Forest is a hamlet located adjacent to the larger village of Liss in Hampshire, England. Once home to its own railway station on the now-defunct Longmoor Military Railway, the hamlet features a local pub and is bordered by expansive forest land, predominantly owned by the Ministry of Defence and utilized for military training. This unique setting may influence planning considerations in the area, particularly regarding development and land use.
District: East Hampshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Hampshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Hampshire
- LSOA: East Hampshire 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Liss Forest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Liss Forest.
- 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 Liss Forest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Liss Forest.
- - 27 Newfield Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7BW
Lawful Development Certificate Existing for change of use of land to Sui Generis
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 62 Newfield Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7BW
Proposed single storey rear extension forming kitchen / dining room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 25 Pine Walk Liss Hampshire GU33 7AT
Oak - Partially reduce southern and western lateral canopy by up to 2m to previous growth points Reduce top of tree by up to 1m, with a starting height of 12m and finishing height of 11m. Starting wid
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 19 Pine Walk Liss Hampshire GU33 7AT
T1 Himalayan Cedar Reduce lateral branches on south side of canopy touching dwelling by 1-1.5m back to suitable grown points to create minimum 1m clearance from dwelling roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 37 Pine Walk Liss Hampshire GU33 7AT
Removal of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a two storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and fenestration changes to existing house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Liss Forest in Hampshire
Liss Forest is a hamlet located adjacent to the larger village of Liss in Hampshire, England. Once home to its own railway station on the now-defunct Longmoor Military Railway, the hamlet features a local pub and is bordered by expansive forest land, predominantly owned by the Ministry of Defence and utilized for military training. This unique setting may influence planning considerations in the area, particularly regarding development and land use. It sits within the East Hampshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Liss Forest a particularly low-crime area.
Liss Forest has one conservation area within its boundaries: Liss. 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 Liss Forest includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolmer Forest SSSI, Rake Hanger SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Wealden Heaths Phase II; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Liss Forest 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 Liss Forest
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Liss Forest. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Liss Forest.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Liss Forest slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Liss Forest were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), telecoms (4). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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