Planning application
26/10240
20 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON SO41 9BQ (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Proposal
Application for approval under paras 75-78 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (General Development Order) in relation to Prior Approval application 25/10378 for the use of an office as a dwellinghouse
As published by the council, reference 26/10240
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Mar 2026
Received by New Forest
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12 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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The process from here
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