Stoney Cross, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoney Cross, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Stoney Cross
RAF Stoney Cross is a former Royal Air Force station situated in the New Forest, Hampshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of Lyndhurst and 12 miles west of Southampton. This airfield's historical significance and location make it a pertinent site for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoney Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoney Cross.
- 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 Stoney Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stoney Cross.
- - Chestnut Cottage, RINGWOOD ROAD, STONEY CROSS, LYNDHURST, SO43 7GN
Fell 2 x Beech trees (T1 & T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Stoney Cross in Hampshire
RAF Stoney Cross is a former Royal Air Force station situated in the New Forest, Hampshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of Lyndhurst and 12 miles west of Southampton. This airfield's historical significance and location make it a pertinent site for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stoney Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Stoney Cross has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forest Central North, Forest Central South. 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 Stoney Cross includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 2 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, Stoney Cross 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 Stoney Cross
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stoney Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoney Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoney Cross were tree works (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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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.