How long do planning decisions take near Ossemsley?

The average planning decision time near Ossemsley is 109 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 Ossemsley?

The planning approval rate near Ossemsley is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ossemsley?

The most common type of planning application near Ossemsley is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ossemsley?

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Ossemsley, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ossemsley, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ossemsley are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ossemsley

Ossemsley is an extended hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated near the village of Bashley, it is approximately 1.7 miles (2.4 km) north of the nearest town, New Milton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to both rural landscapes and urban amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 021C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ossemsley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ossemsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ossemsley.

- Land West Of Weir House, NORTH DRIVE, Ossemsley, BH25 5TJ
Application under part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 in respect of the siting, design and appearance of an agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Ossemsley in Hampshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ossemsley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ossemsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 1 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.

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Planning Activity in Ossemsley

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ossemsley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 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 Ossemsley.

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Ossemsley 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 Ossemsley were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

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