How long do planning decisions take near Walhampton?

The average planning decision time near Walhampton is 65 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 Walhampton?

The planning approval rate near Walhampton is 65%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walhampton?

The most common type of planning application near Walhampton is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walhampton?

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Walhampton, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walhampton, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Walhampton

Walhampton is a picturesque hamlet located in the New Forest National Park, within the civil parish of Boldre, Hampshire. Situated roughly half a mile east of Lymington along the eastern bank of the Lymington River, it offers scenic views and access to the Solent Way, a prominent long-distance footpath. This charming location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

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 East
LSOA: New Forest 015B

Crime Statistics

21 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 9
anti-social-behaviour: 4
shoplifting: 4
burglary: 2
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walhampton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Walhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Walhampton.

- Nici Hotel (formerly Elmers Court Country Club) SOUTH BADDESLEY ROAD, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5ZB
Fell - decayed Holm Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Shorelines, UNDERSHORE ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SA
Prune 1 x Cedar tree (T1 on the plan) Prune 1 x Catalpa tree (T7 on the plan) Prune group of mixed trees/shrubs (G8 on the plan) Prune 1 x Oak tree (T9 on the plan) Prune 1 x Walnut tree (T10 on the p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Elmers Court Country Club, SOUTH BADDESLEY ROAD, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5ZB
Fell 1 x Field Maple tree (T4 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Sandsend, MONUMENT LANE, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SE
Fell 1 x Hawthorn tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Conifer tree (T2 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Oak Lodge, UNDERSHORE ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SB
Fell group of 3 x Ash trees (G1 on the plan) Fell 4 x Oak trees (G2 & G3 on the plan) Fell 1 x Ash tree (T4 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-26
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- MACDONALDS HOTELS AND RESORTS LTD, Elmers Court Country Club, SOUTH BADDESLEY ROAD, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5ZB
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) (Tree is part of G6 of TPO: 0031/02)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-11-03
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- Oak Lodge, UNDERSHORE ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SB
Woodland management (Mainly Oaks) as detailed in the application
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Walhampton Cottage, UNDERSHORE ROAD, LYMINGTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SB
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) Prune 2 x Hornbeam trees (T2 & T3 on the plan) Fell 1 x Mimosa tree (T4 on the plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 2, Elmers Court Cottages, SOUTH BADDESLEY ROAD, WALHAMPTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 5SG
Fell 1 x group of conifer trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-01-10
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- SEAKISSES, 4 SPRINGFIELD CLOSE, LYMINGTON SO41 3SR
Front and side extensions with main roof alterations; porch canopy to the front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Walhampton in Hampshire

Property prices in Walhampton show an average sale price of £463,450, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Walhampton area recorded 21 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Walhampton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lymington, Forest South East, King's Saltern. 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 Walhampton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI, Lymington River SSSI, Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent & Isle of Wight Lagoons, Solent Maritime; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 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 Walhampton

In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Walhampton. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Walhampton.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Walhampton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Walhampton were full planning applications (23), listed building and heritage (14), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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