How long do planning decisions take near South Weirs?

The average planning decision time near South Weirs is 30 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near South Weirs?

The planning approval rate near South Weirs is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Weirs?

The most common type of planning application near South Weirs is tree works applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Weirs?

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South Weirs, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Weirs, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
LSOA: New Forest 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Weirs.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Weirs.

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 Weirs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near South Weirs.

- Edgemoor House, SOUTH WEIRS, BROCKENHURST, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7UQ
Fell group of 14 Leylandii trees (forming a boundary hedge)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-10
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- BURLEY ROAD, SOUTH WEIRS, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7UQ
Application under part 16 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order in respect of subterranean development
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of South Weirs in Hampshire

South Weirs is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Weirs a particularly low-crime area.

South Weirs has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Weirs, Brockenhurst. 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 South Weirs includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest; 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 Weirs 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 Weirs

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near South Weirs. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Weirs may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 30 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 Weirs were tree works (19), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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