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New Forest planning applications
1,387 applications. 89% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,387 planning applications from New Forest. 858 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/10711 Awaiting decision
10 LENTUNE WAY, LYMINGTON SO41 3PF
Roof alterations to include replacement dormers, new roof & wall finish, new fenestration; Proposed front and rear replacement extensions; associated landscaping
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26/10706 Awaiting decision
CHATLEY, GORLEY ROAD, ROCKFORD, ELLINGHAM HARBRIDGE & IBSLEY BH24 3ND
Replacement dwelling with rooflights and attached carport following demolition of existing.
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26/10707 Awaiting decision
32 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON SO40 9BQ
Single-storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory and store; fenestration alterations
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26/10703 Awaiting decision
BROOK COTTAGE, 7 BUTLERS LANE, POULNER, RINGWOOD BH24 1UB
EV charging point, 6 solar panels to outbuilding roof (Application for Listed Building Consent)
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26/10704 Awaiting decision
24 SOLENT DRIVE, BARTON-ON-SEA, NEW MILTON BH25 7AW
Single-storey rear/side extension following demolition of existing conservatory
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26/10698 Awaiting decision
2 EDWARD ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6BD
Part two-storey and part single-storey extension
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26/10699 Awaiting decision
RINGWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, 2 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD BH24 1AW
Variation of condition 2 of application 24/11105 to allow fenestration and internal layout alterations.
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26/10696 Awaiting decision
52A LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON BH25 6PY
Change of use of a single-storey detached building (Class E) into 2 no. residential dwellings (Prior Approval Application)
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26/10697 Awaiting decision
53 GRAFTON GARDENS, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON SO41 8AS
Single-storey rear extension with pitched roof (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
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26/10695 Awaiting decision
BARN 3, GREENACRE NURSERY, SILVER STREET, HORDLE SO41 0FN
Use of barn as a cider barn for storage and production and the sale and consumption of goods (sui generis); associated fenestration changes.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/10281 Granted
DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Alterations to single storey extension as approved under previous Listed Building Consent 22/11458; internal alterations (Amended description and plans)
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26/10280 Granted
DOWNLANDS COTTAGE, MARTIN ROAD, MARTIN SP6 3LA
Alterations to single storey extension as approved under previous planning permission 22/11457; oil storage tank with enclosure and bin store .
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26/10400 Granted
DOWNTON FIELDS, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, DOWNTON, HORDLE SO41 0LA
Erect building to house indoor pool, gym and ancillary accomodation within mezzanine roofspace and rooflights. Glazed covered walkway to link to main house.
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26/10551 Granted
36 PINEWOOD ROAD, HORDLE SO41 0GP
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
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25/10668 Withdrawn
3 LUMBY DRIVE, RINGWOOD BH24 1JJ (NB: SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Demolition of existing house, annex and garage and replace with x2no. 3 bed houses (Outline application with all matters reserved)
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25/11049 Granted
GANG WARILY FARM, NEWLANDS ROAD, FAWLEY SO45 1GA
Two-storey rear extension & balcony
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26/10504 Refused
4 PRIESTLANDS PLACE, LYMINGTON SO41 9GA
x2no stud walls to create downstairs toilet with ventilation fan and connection to existing foul water pipe (Application for Listed Building Consent)
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26/10389 Granted
16 SALISBURY STREET, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AF
Extension to accommodate a disabled toilet for existing cafe
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26/10466 Decided
THE OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, BRANSGORE BH23 8AA
Use as residential dwelling; fenestration alterations (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
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26/10526 Granted
KENHOLME, ALDERHOLT ROAD, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1PT
Pitched roof rear extension; rear dormer and enlargement of front dormer; roof lights
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,131 decisions from New Forest between 2017 and 2026, part of 1,387 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 879 granted against 92 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 643 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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16/11420 Refused
1 MANOR COURT, RINGWOOD BH24 1LW
Two-storey side extension
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18/10750 Refused
1 MANOR COURT, RINGWOOD BH24 1LW
Boundary fence; shed; change of use of land to garden (retrospective)
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18/11388 Granted
1 MANOR COURT, RINGWOOD BH24 1LW
1m high boundary fence; 1.8m high garden fence
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21/10756 Granted
2-3 BUCKLAND MEWS, 68 LOWER BUCKLAND ROAD, LYMINGTON SO41 9AT
Use as two dwellings (reversion to previous use)
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21/10426 Granted
MCMULLEN BARRACKS, CRACKNORE HARD LANE, MARCHWOOD SO40 4ZG
Use of building 310 as a storage facility; associated external alterations; new vehicle access
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21/10089 Granted
2 HURSLEY DRIVE, LANGLEY, FAWLEY SO45 1ZU
4.2x6m summer house
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20/10136 Refused
24 POPLAR DRIVE, MARCHWOOD SO40 4XH (NB: PROPOSED LEGAL AGREEMENT)
Demolition of attached garaging and erection of infill dwelling (Outline Application with access & layout details only)
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21/10743 Granted
24 SWAN MEAD, HIGHTOWN, RINGWOOD BH24 3RD
Single-storey residential outbuilding for use as office; demolition of existing
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21/10722 Granted
11 NELSON PLACE, LYMINGTON SO41 3RT
Removal of existing flat roofed concrete garage and replace it with a wooden pitched roofed garage with slate roof
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21/10526 Granted
BICKTON ASH, BICKTON LANE, BICKTON, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 2HA
Re-build chminey stack and lead trays (Application for Listed Building Consent)
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 460 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 237 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 161 19%
Common questions
How many planning applications does New Forest decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, New Forest decided 858 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in New Forest?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many New Forest decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 858 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has New Forest decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1131 decisions from New Forest between 2017 and 2026, out of 1,387 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in New Forest?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 108 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
New Forest: 1,387 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 858 decided, 89% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,091 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 1,131 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.