Lower Burgate, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Burgate, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
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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: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Burgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Burgate.
- 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 Lower Burgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lower Burgate.
- - LILLYS COTTAGE (Land adjacent Khandala), SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
Change of use and extension to existing building to create x1 dwelling (part-retrospective); x2no dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 1 BURGATE FIELDS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LR
Car port to side/front of main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/10407 - LILLYS COTTAGE (Land adjacent Khandala), SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
Change of use and extension to existing building to create x1 dwelling (part-retrospective); x2no...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-28 - - WHEELWRIGHTS POST, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
3 dwellings and new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/10399 - WHEELWRIGHTS POST, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
3 dwellings and new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-27 - - LILLYS COTTAGE, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
Use of the existing building as a dwelling (use Class C3) (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - 26/10260 - LILLYS COTTAGE, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
Use of the existing building as a dwelling (use Class C3) (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 7 KINGFISHER DRIVE, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1FS
Alterations to garage roof including a dormer window with a juliette balcony to facilitate creation of attached ancillary annexe at first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - SS18 LAND WEST OF BURGATE, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LX
Reserved matters application for 76 residential dwellings and associated Alternative Natural Recreational Greenspace, public open space, ancillary infrastructure, and discharge of conditions 3, 6, 9-1
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 18 BURGATE FIELDS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1LR
Two no. fences and pergola (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - THE BURGATE SCHOOL, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1EZ
Provision of new sports changing rooms; staff offices; equipment stores; activity room and associated parking.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - THE BURGATE SCHOOL, SALISBURY ROAD, BURGATE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1EZ
Refurbishment of Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) consisting of: new fencing, replacement of 8 column floodlighting system with 6 column LED system plus 2 no. street lights to existing access path replace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Lower Burgate in Hampshire
Lower Burgate is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.
Property prices in Lower Burgate 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 Lower Burgate a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Burgate has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fordingbridge, Western Escarpment, Breamore. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Burgate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Burgate 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 Lower Burgate
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lower Burgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Burgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Burgate were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.