How long do planning decisions take near St Austins?

The average planning decision time near St Austins is 39 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 St Austins?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near St Austins?

The most common type of planning application near St Austins is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Austins?

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St Austins, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Austins, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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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 023A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Austins.

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 St Austins based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near St Austins.

- Maycroft, TWEED LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8NF
Prune 1 x Weeping Willow tree - Salix Babylonica (T1 on the plan) Prune 1 x Sycamore tree - Acer Pseudoplatanus (T2 on the plan) Fell 1 x Cherry tree - Prunus Avium (T3 on the plan) Prune 1 x English
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Tucker Mill, SWAY ROAD, LYMINGTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 8NN
Window adjacent to front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-15
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- Eden House, BOLDRE LANE, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8PA
Application to discharge conditions 3 & 5 of planning permission 24/00169FULL for replacement outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-16
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- Passford Farm Cottage, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, BOLDRE, LYMINGTON, SO41 8ND
Replacement Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of St Austins in Hampshire

St Austins is a settlement located in Hampshire, England.

Property prices in St Austins 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 St Austins a particularly low-crime area.

St Austins has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lymington, Forest South East, Buckland. 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 St Austins includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Lymington River SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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.

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Planning Activity in St Austins

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near St Austins. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

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

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Austins were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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