Pennington, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pennington, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pennington are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £542,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pennington.
- 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 Pennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
830 planning applications found near Pennington.
- - 15 SOUTH STREET, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8EB
Alterations to gable end chimney (facing South Street) to include raising brickwork by 8 courses, replacement of corbelled section & addition of replacement Terracotta pot similar in style but 300mm l
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/10575 - LAND SOUTH OF, MILFORD ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DN
x2 illuminated entrance signs, 2 x flags, 1 x non-illuminated sign, 1 x illuminated sign and 5 x ...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/10574 - 53 GRAFTON GARDENS, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8AS
Single-storey rear extension, with pitched roof (Lawful Development Certificate that permission ...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-19 - - LAND SOUTH OF, MILFORD ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DN
x2 illuminated entrance signs, 2 x flags, 1 x non-illuminated sign, 1 x illuminated sign and 5 x illuminated totem signs for a temporary period of display of up to 3 years (Application for Advertiseme
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 53 GRAFTON GARDENS, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8AS
Single-storey rear extension, with pitched roof (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/10516 - 6 CLARENDON PARK, LYMINGTON SO41 8AX
Single-storey front extension; use of attached garage as home gym and external material changes t...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 12 BITTERNE WAY, LYMINGTON SO41 3PB
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/10041 to allow amendments to the design of the extensions and dormers and the external materials and fenestration; solar panel alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 48 LENTUNE WAY, LYMINGTON SO41 3PF
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/10353 - 48 LENTUNE WAY, LYMINGTON SO41 3PF
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-13 - 26/10347 - BELMORE LODGE, 20 MILFORD ROAD & 18 MILFORD ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DJ
Demolition of no. 18 Milford Road, part demolition, extension, refurbishment and alterations (Cla...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-10 - - BELMORE LODGE, 20 MILFORD ROAD & 18 MILFORD ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DJ
Demolition of no. 18 Milford Road, part demolition, extension, refurbishment and alterations (Class C2) to introduce 14 additional care home rooms and associated access and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 11 HAGLANE COPSE, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DT
Single-storey side extensions & porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 26/10301 - 11 HAGLANE COPSE, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DT
Single-storey side extensions & porch
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-26 - 26/10231 - DORMERS, RIDGEWAY LANE, LYMINGTON SO41 8AA
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement ancillary outbuilding for use as 1-bedroom sta...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-11 - - DORMERS, RIDGEWAY LANE, LYMINGTON SO41 8AA
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement ancillary outbuilding for use as 1-bedroom staff annex for live-in nanny and 2-bedroom guest suite for family and friends, with home gym and office f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 27 POUND ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8EJ
Two-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 14 SOUTHLANDS, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8EE
Replacement conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 14 CLAUSEN WAY, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8BJ
Single-storey rear extension and porch to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 26 WEST WAY, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DZ
Roof alterations and extension of first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - BELMORE LODGE, 20 MILFORD ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8DJ
Retention of a nurse station changed from an assisted bathroom and an en-suite bedroom changed from a nurse station, both on the first floor (Lawful Use Certificate for retaining an existing use or op
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Pennington in Hampshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pennington a particularly low-crime area.
Pennington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lymington. 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 Pennington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water; 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Pennington
In the last 24 months, 159 planning applications were submitted near Pennington. Of these, 27% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Pennington.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Pennington were full planning applications (94), listed building and heritage (17), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 59% 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, 129 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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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.