Old Milton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Milton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Old Milton
New Milton is a market town and civil parish situated in the New Forest district of southwest Hampshire, England. Nestled between the northern New Forest and the southern coast at Barton on Sea, it is conveniently located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from both Lymington and Christchurch, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £370,777 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Milton.
- 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 Old Milton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Old Milton.
- 26/10334 - 4 ALBANY CLOSE, BARTON-ON-SEA, NEW MILTON BH25 7HE
Loft conversion (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/10296 - LAND SOUTH OF MILTON BARN, GORE ROAD, NEW MILTON BH25 6SJ
Reserved matters for details of appearance for youth & family hub, accessed from Gore Road (Pursu...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-07 - - LAND SOUTH OF MILTON BARN, GORE ROAD, NEW MILTON, BH25 6SJ
Reserved matters for details of appearance for youth & family hub, accessed from Gore Road (Pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 22/11157)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - TRAVIS PERKINS, MANOR FARM CLOSE, NEW MILTON BH25 6QP
Demolition of single storey warehouse within builders yard.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - HATCH FARM, CHURCH LANE, NEW MILTON BH25 6QU (NB: PROPOSED LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Change of use of the existing building from 2 flats (C3 Use) into a 9 Bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis Use) with associated bin and cycle storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - UNIT 10B-18 HAMILTON WAY, NEW MILTON BH25 6TQ
Over-cladding of the existing asbestos cement sheet roofing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 8 ALBANY CLOSE, BARTON-ON-SEA, NEW MILTON BH25 7HE
Roof alterations in association with creation of new first floor accommodation to include raised ridge and rear dormer, rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 23 MILTON MEAD, NEW MILTON BH25 6SX
Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 9 PENN CLOSE, BARTON-ON-SEA, NEW MILTON, BH25 7LE
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - LAND OFF MANOR FARM CLOSE. CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON BH25 6QP
Erection of 9 dwellings units, including bin and cycle stores, new accesses, parking, and extension of the residential curtilage of existing residential property; demolition of existing commercial bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 33 SOUTHERN LANE, NEW MILTON, BH25 7JB
Conversion of garage to habitable space including replacement of garage door with window; removal of existing porch; fenestration alterations including rooflight (Lawful Development Certificate that p
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - LAND OFF MANOR FARM CLOSE. CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON, BH25 6QP
Erection of 24 dwellings, conversion of existing building to form 2 dwellings, access roads and parking
Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Old Milton in Hampshire
New Milton is a market town and civil parish situated in the New Forest district of southwest Hampshire, England. Nestled between the northern New Forest and the southern coast at Barton on Sea, it is conveniently located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from both Lymington and Christchurch, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Old Milton show an average sale price of £370,777, 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 Old Milton a particularly low-crime area.
Old Milton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Old Milton Green. 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 Old Milton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Highcliffe to Milford Cliffs SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Old Milton 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 Old Milton
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Old Milton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Milton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Old Milton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Milton were full planning applications (29), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 66% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.