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Planning in Pennington

Approved
83%
95 of 107 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pennington in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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About Pennington

Pennington, located within the civil parish of Lymington and Pennington in the New Forest district of Hampshire, is a vibrant ward characterized by its historical boundaries. The ward encompasses Pennington Village at its heart, alongside Upper Pennington to the north and Lower Pennington to the south. With a population of 6,060 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming area is situated on the Solent coastline, adjacent to Lymington, making it an attractive spot for planning applications and local development.

Property prices in Pennington show an average sale price of £542,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Pennington has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pennington 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pennington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Pennington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (75), listed building and heritage (15), discharge of conditions (8).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pennington?
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Pennington. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pennington?
The average planning decision time near Pennington is 73 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 Pennington?
The planning approval rate near Pennington is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pennington?
The most common type of planning application near Pennington is full planning applications, with 75 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pennington?
You can search and track planning applications near Pennington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.