Martin, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Martin, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Martin are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Martin
Martin is a charming village and civil parish located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It lies approximately 7 miles southeast of Fordingbridge and 12 miles northeast of the historic city of Salisbury, making it a well-placed community for those considering planning applications in a picturesque setting.
Population: 412 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £476,859 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Martin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Martin.
- 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 Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Martin.
- 26/10605 - SPRINGDALE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LR
Wildlife pond
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-30 - - SPRINGDALE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LR
Wildlife pond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/10514 - BUMBLEBERRY FIELD, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LR
Temporary siting of a caravan for a period of five years for use as an agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-01 - - BUMBLEBERRY FIELD, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LR
Temporary siting of a caravan for a period of five years for use as an agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Demolition and replacement of single storey extension; fenestration alterations; oil storage tank with enclosure and bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - 26/10281 - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Demolition and replacement of single storey extension; internal alterations including proposed sh...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-18 - 26/10280 - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Demolition and replacement of single storey extension; fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-18 - - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Demolition and replacement of single storey extension; internal alterations including proposed shower room and door adjustments; fenestration alterations (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - ORCHARD HOUSE, SILLENS LANE, MARTIN SP6 3LB
Proposed stable for private use within curtilage of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - SHELLEYS, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LF
Demolition and replacement of rear elevation with two-storey extension, rooflights; repair and re-tile roofs; replacement front porch, detached garage; demolish and rebuild 2no. chimneys; replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - SHELLEYS, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LF
Demolition and replacement of rear elevation with two-storey extension, rooflights; replacement front porch, detached garage; demollish and rebuild 2no. chimneys; replacement of front boundary wall an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - ORCHARD HOUSE, SILLENS LANE, MARTIN, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 3LB
Two-storey side extension; new wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - LAVENDER COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LF
Single-storey rear extension, removal of existing, replace fibre cement slates to on side extension to match rear extension, alteration to garden levels, single bay timber framed car port on site of f
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - LAVENDER COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LF
Single-storey rear extension, removal of existing, replace fibre cement slates to on side extension to match rear extension, relocation of ground floor bathroom to rear of property, use of current bat
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - WEST HOUSE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LN
Like for like wall replacement using original salvaged bricks where possible (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Single-storey extension; demolition of existing single-storey extension; alterations to existing porch to form shower room; fenestration alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Single-storey extension; demolition of existing single-storey extension; alterations to existing porch to form shower room including addition of insulation; fenestration alterations; replacement thatc
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - POND BARN, MANOR HOUSE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 3LN
Retention of the building for use as tourism accommodation
Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - LAND OFF TOWNSEND LANE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LR
Construct a hardcore vehicular access way over existing access track to serve the existing building at Paddock Farm.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Martin in Hampshire
Martin is a charming village and civil parish located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It lies approximately 7 miles southeast of Fordingbridge and 12 miles northeast of the historic city of Salisbury, making it a well-placed community for those considering planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 412 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Martin show an average sale price of £476,859, 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 Martin a particularly low-crime area.
Martin has one conservation area within its boundaries: Martin. 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 Martin includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Martin and Tidpit Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire 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, Martin 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 Martin
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Martin. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Martin.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Martin were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.