Marchwood, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marchwood, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Marchwood
Marchwood is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, situated on the eastern edge of the New Forest, nestled between Totton and Hythe. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 6,141, making it a notable area for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the scenic New Forest and surrounding urban developments.
Population: 5,775 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marchwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marchwood.
- 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 Marchwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Marchwood.
- 26/10382 - 9 EVERGREEN CLOSE, MARCHWOOD SO40 4XU
Single-storey side and rear extension; front porch enclosure (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-20 - - 9 EVERGREEN CLOSE, MARCHWOOD SO40 4XU
Single-storey side and rear extension; front porch enclosure (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 26/10341 - 5 THE TUSSOCKS, MARCHWOOD SO40 4YE
Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-14 - - LITTLE GARDNERS NURSERY, MAIN ROAD, MARCHWOOD SO40 4ZH
Single-storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - OLD MALTHOUSE, MAIN ROAD, MARCHWOOD, SO40 4UZ
Change of Use of GP surgery to residential, together with a single-storey rear extension and minor external and internal alterations, to provide five apartments
Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 5 LAKELAND GARDENS, MARCHWOOD SO40 4XG
First floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Marchwood in Hampshire
Marchwood is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, situated on the eastern edge of the New Forest, nestled between Totton and Hythe. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 6,141, making it a notable area for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the scenic New Forest and surrounding urban developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,775 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Marchwood show an average sale price of £310,002, 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 Marchwood a particularly low-crime area.
Marchwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Royal Naval Armaments Depot (Marchwood). 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 Marchwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eling and Bury Marshes SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marchwood 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 Marchwood
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Marchwood. The average decision time was 98 days.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Marchwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Marchwood were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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