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New Forest District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for New Forest District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,953Searchable applications
259Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 2,297 approved or refused records
210Refused applications
2,087 approved · 210 refused · 96 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Oct 2023 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas9 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided24/10610
Open patio structure (outbuilding)
LITTLE HAYES, GROVE ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO41 3RN
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10611
Erection of replacement barn
THE GREEN FARM, IBSLEY DROVE, ELLINGHAM HARBRIDGE & IBSLEY BH24 3NW
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10613
Single-storey garden room
NORTH BARN, BLEAK HILL, ELLINGHAM, HARBRIDGE & IBSLEY, BH24 3PX
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10614
Single-storey extension following removal of existing side structure; replacement garage
1 DIBDEN LODGE CLOSE, HYTHE SO45 6AY
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10615
Like for like wall repair (wall was damaged by a boat trailer)
NELSON COTTAGE, BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO41 3RU
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Withdrawn24/10616
Heat Pump to rear (44db)
23 LARKSPUR GARDENS, HOLBURY, FAWLEY SO45 2QH
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10617
Single-storey rear extension
14 WEST WAY, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 8DZ
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10618
Single-storey extensions to side and rear (demolish existing timber framed structure to side); additional roof mounted equipment; external alterations including raising of parapet wall
WHITE HART, 17 MILFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON SO41 8DF
Received 5 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10619
Single-storey extensions to side and rear (demolish existing timber framed structure to side); external and internal alterations (Application for listed building consent)
WHITE HART, 17 MILFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON SO41 8DF
Received 5 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10620
Conservatory to rear
THE CHAPEL, LOWER DAGGONS LANE, SOUTH END, DAMERHAM, SP6 3HE
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10621
Creation of a basement to provide additional storage space/children's play room. (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal)
ARNEWOOD, BROADMEAD, SWAY,HORDLE, SO41 6DH
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Registered24/10622
Proposed flat roof canopy with lights to front entrance; flue on west elevation (Retrospective)
24A MEETING HOUSE LANE, RINGWOOD BH24 1AY
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10623
x3 illuminated fascia signage with restaurant branding to front/side elevations (Retrospective) (Application for Advertisment Consent)
24A MEETING HOUSE LANE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1AY
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10624
Replacement of existing tin garage and outbuildings with a wooden garage and workshop/ hobby shop. (Retrospective)
33 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, FAWLEY SO45 1ZA
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10625
Two-storey rear extension & roof alterations to facilitate creation of first floor including rooflights and dormers
22 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, HOLBURY, FAWLEY, SO45 2LP
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10626
Replacement of x2 no. front elevation windows and x2no. rear elevation windows at ground and first floor level
THE OLD STREAM HOUSE, QUOMP, RINGWOOD BH24 1NT
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10627
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of attached garage and office/workshop
GREENSLEEVES, SWAY ROAD, PENNINGTON, LYMINGTON, SO41 8LP
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10628
x1no. rooflight
6 PLANTATION, EVERTON, HORDLE, SO41 0JU
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10630
Demolition of existing garage and erect new detached dwelling with associated parking.
Land adjacent to 15 LUCERNE ROAD, MILFORD-ON-SEA SO41 0PL (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Received 10 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10632
Application for approval under paras 75-78 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (General Development Order) for temporary campsite
NEW FOREST EDGE RALLY FIELD, STUCKTON ROAD, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1AR (NB: SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL UNDERTAKING)
Received 11 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10633
Removal and replacement of existing single-storey west side extension; two-storey east side extension; fenestration alterations; replacement boundary fencing
WOODFORD HOUSE, 1 WOODFORD CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1UT
Received 12 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10634
Replacement solid roof to existing rear conservatory.
46 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE SO45 5GG
Received 15 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10635
Single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
15 BENMORE CLOSE, ASHLEY, NEW MILTON, BH25 6UE
Received 15 Jul 2024 - Decided24/10636
The replacement of the external ATM
38 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, SO41 9AF
Received 15 Jul 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for New Forest District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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