North Gorley, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Gorley, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About North Gorley
North Gorley is a quaint hamlet situated within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Located roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Fordingbridge, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rural charm, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Gorley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Gorley.
- 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 North Gorley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near North Gorley.
- - Greenfield, TRACK FROM RINGWOOD ROAD TO FURZE HILL, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PL
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Buddle Cottage, BUDDLE HILL, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PF
Ash tree - Fell to ground level (Advanced Ash Dieback)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Crossways, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PQ
Pollard 1 x Silver Birch tree (shown as 'Number One' on the plan) Pollard 1 x Ash tree (shown as 'Number Two' on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Mill Lane (MILA) E4L5 11kV Circuit
Application under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 and section 90(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for 8no. replacement electricity poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Mill Lane (MILA) E4L5 11kV Circuit
Application for screening opinion under Regulation 6 (schedule 2) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of 8no. replacement electricity poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - VENNARDS COTTAGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of North Gorley in Hampshire
North Gorley is a quaint hamlet situated within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Located roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Fordingbridge, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rural charm, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Gorley a particularly low-crime area.
North Gorley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Western Escarpment. 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 North Gorley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 3 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, North Gorley 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 North Gorley
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near North Gorley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Gorley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Gorley were tree works (19), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2). 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 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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