Ringwood, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ringwood, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ringwood are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ringwood
Ringwood is a historic market town located in south-west Hampshire, England, along the River Avon and adjacent to the picturesque New Forest. With its origins dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, Ringwood has maintained a vibrant weekly market since the Middle Ages, making it a focal point for local commerce and a key consideration for planning applications in the area. Its proximity to Bournemouth and Southampton further enhances its appeal for development and investment.
Population: 14,618 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,670 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Dorset 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ringwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ringwood.
- 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 Ringwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
355 planning applications found near Ringwood.
- - VYNE HOUSE, 103 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1HR
Single-storey extension; creation of partition walls in house and removal of internal wall in outbuilding; replacement of ground floor window on the west elevation and first floor window on the east e
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/10625 - VYNE HOUSE, 103 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1HR
Single-storey extension; creation of partition walls in house and removal of internal wall in out...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/10582 - VYNE HOUSE, 103 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1HR
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/10551 to allow for roof and chimney finish am...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-22 - - VYNE HOUSE, 103 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1HR
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/10551 to allow for roof and chimney finish amendments, fenestration changes, add parapet above side window & relocation of side wall containing entra
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/10539 - 3 LILAC CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1JP
Single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 3 LILAC CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1JP
Single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 25 ORCHARD CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1LP
Single-storey rear and side extensions; roof lantern; and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/10528 - 25 ORCHARD CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1LP
Single-storey rear and side extensions; roof lantern; and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/10365 - 4 KEPPEL CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1QJ
Front, side and rear extension of existing dwelling incorporating dormer extension, detached doub...
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 4 KEPPEL CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1QJ
Front, side and rear extension of existing dwelling incorporating dormer extension, detached double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - 26/10320 - 5 HILTOM ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1PW
Single-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-01 - - 5 HILTOM ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1PW
Single-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - 26/10201 - AMBASSADOR POOLS & SPAS, 3-5 WESSEX ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1XB
Replacement showroom building on the forecourt of the premises
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-03-12 - - AMBASSADOR POOLS & SPAS, 3-5 WESSEX ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1XB
Replacement showroom building on the forecourt of the premises
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 2 BROADSHARD LANE, RINGWOOD BH24 1RR
New roof with side dormer window to allow creation of first floor accommodation; rooflights and fenestration alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - CLARKS ALMSHOUSES, CLARKS CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1LQ
Installation of new community heating system, reorganisation of existing external stores to allow for new boiler room, storage & mobility store, replacement roof covering, new flues and chimney, new e
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - CLARKS ALMSHOUSES, CLARKS CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1LQ
Installation of new community heating system, reorganisation of existing external stores to allow for new boiler room, storage & mobility store, replacement roof covering, new door openings and doors,
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 1 HIGHFIELD ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1RF
Demolition of existing conservatory; Erection of single-storey rear extension; addition of 2 front dormers and 1 rear dormer; fenestration alterations and open front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 131A SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD BH24 1HT
Construction of a single story timber framed summerhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 14 GEORGIAN CLOSE, RINGWOOD BH24 1SA
Single storey rear extension (3m) (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-10-13
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A brief summary of Ringwood in Hampshire
Ringwood is a historic market town located in south-west Hampshire, England, along the River Avon and adjacent to the picturesque New Forest. With its origins dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, Ringwood has maintained a vibrant weekly market since the Middle Ages, making it a focal point for local commerce and a key consideration for planning applications in the area. Its proximity to Bournemouth and Southampton further enhances its appeal for development and investment. The Town has a population of approximately 14,618 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Ringwood show an average sale price of £510,670, 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 Ringwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ringwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Western Escarpment, Ringwood. 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 Ringwood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Avon Valley; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Avon Valley; 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, Ringwood 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 Ringwood
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Ringwood. Of these, 31% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Ringwood.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ringwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ringwood were full planning applications (71), outline applications (13), listed building and heritage (13). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.