How long do planning decisions take near Neacroft?

The average planning decision time near Neacroft is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Neacroft?

The planning approval rate near Neacroft is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Neacroft?

The most common type of planning application near Neacroft is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Neacroft?

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Neacroft, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Neacroft, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £405,022 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 024B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Neacroft.

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 Neacroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Neacroft.

- Almar, CROFT ROAD, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 8JS
Single-storey extensions; replacement infill extension; porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Spitfire Cottage, CROFT ROAD, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 8JS
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) (Tree is part of G1 of TPO: 1077)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Godwins House, WATERDITCH ROAD, BRANSGORE, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 8JX
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of an outbuilding as a residential annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-07-10
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A brief summary of Neacroft in Hampshire

Neacroft is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in Neacroft show an average sale price of £405,022, 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 Neacroft a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Neacroft includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burton Common SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Neacroft

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Neacroft. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Neacroft.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Neacroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Neacroft were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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