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Planning in Upper Burgate

Approved
50%
5 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 19 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Burgate in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.

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About Upper Burgate

Upper Burgate is a hamlet located on the western edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Positioned along the A338 road, it is approximately 0.5 miles (1 km) from the nearest town, Fordingbridge, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation within a national park context.

Property prices in Upper Burgate show an average sale price of £476,859, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Burgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Burgate has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Burgate 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Burgate, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Burgate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 132 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), other applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Burgate?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Burgate. The approval rate is 50%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Burgate?
The average planning decision time near Upper Burgate is 132 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 Upper Burgate?
The planning approval rate near Upper Burgate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Burgate?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Burgate is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Burgate?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Burgate on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.