Woodlands, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodlands, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodlands are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodlands
Woodlands is a picturesque village located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles west of Southampton and 2.75 miles northeast of Lyndhurst, it falls under the civil parish of Netley Marsh, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation within this scenic landscape.
District: Netley Marsh
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Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlands.
- 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 Woodlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Woodlands.
- - 264 Foresters Cottage, WOODLANDS ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GH
Extension; outbuilding; porch; glazing (Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00553FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 112, WOODLANDS ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AL
Single storey extension; pitched roof to garage; porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Parkmore Manor House (Previosuly known as Spot In The Woods) 174, WOODLANDS ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GL
Fell any Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, Rhododendron on site (Exempt Works - included for information only) Deadwood 2 x Oak trees (T1 & T9 on the plan - exempt works included for information only)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 154, WOODLANDS ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AP
Single storey extension; addition of roof to existing extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Border Cottage, The Cresecent, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AQ
Outbuilding extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 254, WOODLANDS ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GH
Two storey side extension; roof alterations to include dormer window and roof lights to create second floor
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - ROBIN COTTAGE, ALPINE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AN
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Shangrila, HAZEL GROVE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AJ
Application to discharge conditions 5 & 6 of planning approval 24/01461 (Two-storey side extension (demolition of existing); outbuilding (demolition of existing); 1no. window; 1no. rooflight)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Little Nutwood Cottage, HAZEL GROVE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AJ
Two storey extension; single storey extension; alterations to doors and windows; 7no. rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Spot In The Woods, 174 Woodlands Road, Woodlands, Southampton SO40 7GL
Change of use of existing building from C1 hotel to C3 residential; installation of balustrading to existing first-floor terraces; removal of faux mono-pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 198 WOODLANDS ROAD, WOODLANDS, SO40 7GL
Prune 1 x Silver Birch tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 205 Woodlands House, WOODLANDS ROAD, WOODLANDS, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GL
One and two storey extension to the existing care home; 3no. pergolas; 2no. outbuildings; replacement and extensions to hardstanding; infill existing pond and creation of new pond; associated landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - OAK COTTAGE, THE CRESCENT, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AQ
Single storey extension (orangery)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Lynden, ALPINE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AN
Single storey extension; porch; new doors to garage; alterations to windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Woodlands in Hampshire
Woodlands is a picturesque village located within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles west of Southampton and 2.75 miles northeast of Lyndhurst, it falls under the civil parish of Netley Marsh, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation within this scenic landscape. It sits within the Netley Marsh district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodlands a particularly low-crime area.
Woodlands has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest North East. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Woodlands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 20 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, Woodlands 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 Woodlands
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Woodlands.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodlands were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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