Sandy Down, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandy Down, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
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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 West
- LSOA: New Forest 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandy Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandy Down.
- 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 Sandy Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sandy Down.
- - Heywood Mill House, CHURCH LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 5PG
Pollard 2 x Eucalyptus trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Forest Lea, SANDY DOWN, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8PL
Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - CAMPBELL HOUSE, LOWER SANDY DOWN LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8PP
Single storey extensions; roof alterations to include dormer windows, one with balcony, roof light; raised terrace (demolition of exisiting porch and timber deck)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - FOREST LEA, SANDY DOWN, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8PL
Application for discharge of condition 3 of Planning Permission 23/00783 for first-floor extension and cladding (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Myrtle Cottage, ROYDEN LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8PJ
2no. Outbuildings; vehicular and pedestrian access; hardstanding; demolition of 4no. outbuildings (Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 21/00690)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Sandy Down in Hampshire
Sandy Down is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.
Property prices in Sandy Down 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 Sandy Down a particularly low-crime area.
Sandy Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest South East. 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 Sandy Down includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Lymington River SSSI, Roydon Woods SSSI and 1 more; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 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, Sandy Down 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 Sandy Down
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sandy Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sandy Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandy Down were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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