Lyndhurst, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyndhurst, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, located in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, is approximately nine miles southwest of Southampton and is often referred to as the "Capital of the New Forest." This village serves as the administrative hub, hosting the New Forest District Council and the Court of Verderers. With its charming independent shops, art galleries, cafés, museums, pubs, and hotels, Lyndhurst attracts many visitors, contributing to its population growth from 2,973 in 2001 to 3,029 in 2011.
Population: 3,019 (2021)
District: New Forest
Website: http://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/places-to-visit/lyndhurst-p645151
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £725,442 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyndhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyndhurst.
- 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 Lyndhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Lyndhurst.
- - Park House 18, FOREST GARDENS, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AF
Fell dead Cherry tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Thatched Cottage, BLACKWATER ROAD, Emery Down, LYNDHURST, SO43 7FJ
Fell 1 x Poplar tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Leylandii tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Hillside 12, CALPE AVENUE, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AT
Single-storey rear extension; demolition of part of rear bedroom; demolition of utility room (Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 24/00658FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Four Oaks, PIKES HILL AVENUE, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AX
Fell 1 x dead Western Red Cedar tree (G8.1 on the plan) Prune 1 x Ash tree (G8.2 on the plan) (Trees are part of G8 of TPO: 0116/02)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 35, GARDEN CLOSE, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DW
Single storey rear extension; porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 7, Northerwood House, SWAN GREEN, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DT
Alterations to internal walls (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Kings House, HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST, SO43 7NH
Fell 1 x dead Sycamore tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x dead Holly tree (T2 on the plan) Fell 1 x dead Fig tree (T3 on the plan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - THATCHED COTTAGE, BLACKWATER ROAD, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7FJ
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Avoca, PIKES HILL AVENUE, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AX
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T6 on the plan - also T6 of TPO 0116/02)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Wingreen, KNIGHTWOOD CLOSE, LYNDHURST, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DR
Application for discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 25/00138FULL for one & two storey extensions to house; single storey side & rear extension to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Linden, 39 NORTHERWOOD AVENUE, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DU
Fell 1 x Weeping Willow Tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Corkscrew Willow Tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Woodlands, PIKES HILL, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AY
Application to discharge condition 7 of planning permission 23/00500FULL for extensions and alterations to 5no. existing flats; associated parking and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - Okeover, 12 Forest Gardens, Lyndhurst SO43 7AF
Single-storey extension; outbuilding; alterations to doors and windows; demolition of existing extension and 3no. outbuildings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Northerwood Farm, PIKES HILL, LYNDHURST, LYNDHURST, SO43 7AY
1 & 2 storey extensions; enlargement of rear gable; 2 new dormer windows; glazed link to new single storey addition; garden wall; natural pool; alterations to fenestration; landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Forestry Commission, The Kings House, HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST, SO43 7NH
Fell 2 x Sycamore trees (T1 & T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - TALL TREES, 30 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DP
Fell 2 x Fir trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Cedar Crest, ELCOMBES CLOSE, LYNDHURST, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DS
Two storey rear extension; 4no rooflights; external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Corylus Cottage, SHRUBBS HILL ROAD, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DJ
Pollard 1 x Willow tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-23
View full details - - Flats C & D The Coach House, Northerwood House, SWAN GREEN, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DT
Application to vary conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 23/00206FULL for roof alterations and 4no.velux windows and minor material amendment
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Flats C & D The Coach House, Northerwood House, SWAN GREEN, EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST, SO43 7DT
Application to vary conditions 3 and 4 of Listed Building Consent 23/00207LBC for roof alterations and 4no.velux windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Lyndhurst in Hampshire
Lyndhurst, located in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, is approximately nine miles southwest of Southampton and is often referred to as the "Capital of the New Forest." This village serves as the administrative hub, hosting the New Forest District Council and the Court of Verderers. With its charming independent shops, art galleries, cafés, museums, pubs, and hotels, Lyndhurst attracts many visitors, contributing to its population growth from 2,973 in 2001 to 3,029 in 2011. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,019 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Lyndhurst show an average sale price of £725,442, 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 Lyndhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Lyndhurst has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lyndhurst, Forest Central South, Bank, Swan Green. 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 Lyndhurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 15 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lyndhurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/places-to-visit/lyndhurst-p645151. 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 Lyndhurst
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Lyndhurst. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lyndhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lyndhurst were tree works (25), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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