Portmore, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portmore, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Portmore are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Portmore
Portmore is a charming hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England, and falls under the civil parish of Boldre. Situated around 1.3 miles (2.7 km) from the nearby town of Lymington, this tranquil area offers unique planning opportunities amidst a picturesque natural landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portmore.
- 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 Portmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Portmore.
- - Dairyfield, HUNDRED LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RG
Prune 1 x Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Little Oaks, WARBORNE LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RJ
Fell/Prune Group of 2 x Beech trees (G1 on the plan - see Specification of Works for details) Prune 1 x Scots Pine (T4 on the plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent Mead Cottage, Hundred Lane, Portmore, Lymington, SO41 5RG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the siting and means of construction of a private way (Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order Sch 2, Part
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Portmore Lodge, WARBORNE LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RJ
Prune 1 x Walnut tree (T1 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Oaklea Cottage, NEW ROAD, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RZ
Fell Ash tree & clear fallen Ash tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Mead Cottage, HUNDRED LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RG
Prune 1 x Oak tree Fell 1 x Ash tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - The Thatched House, HUNDRED LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RG
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed single-storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - The White House, MAIN ROAD, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RE
Fell 3 x Prunus 'Autumnalis' trees (shown as "X" on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - WOODSTOCK, NEW ROAD, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RZ
Apple tree - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Mead Cottage, HUNDRED LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RG
Application for discharge of condition 6 of planning permission 23/00876 for outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Hundred Lane, Main road & Pleasure Copse , Walhampton, Lymington
Various trees and tree works at several locations as detailed within the Arb report submitted All Sound Arboricultural Management
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - FIVE WAYS, MAIN ROAD, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RF
Single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - PINE CROFT, WARBORNE LANE, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RJ
Prune 1 x Tulip tree Pollard 1 x Ash tree Fell 1 x Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-04-15
View full details - - Avondale, NEW ROAD, PORTMORE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5RZ
Single storey extension; porch; alterations to doors and windows; roof alterations and raising; cladding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Portmore in Hampshire
Portmore is a charming hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England, and falls under the civil parish of Boldre. Situated around 1.3 miles (2.7 km) from the nearby town of Lymington, this tranquil area offers unique planning opportunities amidst a picturesque natural landscape.
Property prices in Portmore show an average sale price of £463,450, 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 Portmore a particularly low-crime area.
Portmore has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lymington, Forest South East. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Portmore includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Lymington River SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest, 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, Portmore 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 Portmore
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Portmore. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Portmore maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portmore were tree works (21), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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