South Gorley, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Gorley, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Gorley are administered by New Forest District Council. View the full New Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Gorley
South Gorley is a quaint hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England, and falls under the civil parish of Ellingham, Harbridge, and Ibsley. Situated about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the nearest town of Ringwood, it offers a serene environment that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £476,859 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Gorley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Gorley.
- 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 South Gorley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near South Gorley.
- - West Cottage, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PW
Prune 2 x Oak trees (T1 & T5 on the plan) Prune 1 x Ash tree (T2 on the plan) Prune 1 x Purple Plum tree (T3 on the plan) Prune 1 x Cherry tree (T4 on the plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - West Cottage, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PW
8 x dead Elm trees and 2 x dead Cypress trees - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1, BROOKSIDE, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PR
Single-storey extensions; wheelchair access ramp (Application for a non-material amendment to planning approval 25/00734FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Vennards House, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 25/01108FULL for barn; roof-mounted photovoltaic panels; demolition of existing barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Studio, CUCKOO HILL, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for single-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Vennards House, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Barn; roof-mounted photovoltaic panels; demolition of existing barn
Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Vennards House, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Application for discharge of condition 2 & 6 of Listed Building Consent 24/00740LBC for porch; entrance gate and cattle grid alterations (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Vennards House, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Porch; entrance gate and cattle grid alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Vennards House, RINGWOOD ROAD, NORTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PJ
Porch; entrance gate and cattle grid alterations (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - BROOKLANDS, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PW
Single-storey side extension; 2no. porches
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - NEW FARM, New Farm, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PW
Application for discharge of condition 1 of planning permission 23/01118CAC for partial demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - The Round Plot of land in front of Ibsley Village Hall, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, RINGWOOD, BH24 3NL
Prune 3 x Oak trees Fell 1 x Oak tree Fell 1 x Ash tree Fell 1 x Goat Willow tree Fell 1 x dead Maple tree and small Ash tree clump joined together
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - NEW FARM, New Farm, ROAD THROUGH SOUTH GORLEY, SOUTH GORLEY, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 2PW
Fell 1 x Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of South Gorley in Hampshire
South Gorley is a quaint hamlet located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England, and falls under the civil parish of Ellingham, Harbridge, and Ibsley. Situated about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the nearest town of Ringwood, it offers a serene environment that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area.
Property prices in South Gorley show an average sale price of £476,859, 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 South Gorley a particularly low-crime area.
South Gorley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Western Escarpment. 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 South Gorley includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Avon System SSSI, Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, The New Forest; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Avon Valley, New Forest; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest, 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, South Gorley 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 South Gorley
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near South Gorley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Gorley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Gorley were tree works (8), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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