What percentage of planning applications does New Forest approve?

New Forest approves approximately 88% of planning applications, based on 9,470 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has New Forest decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 9,470 planning decisions published by New Forest.

What is the refusal rate for New Forest planning applications?

New Forest refuses approximately 12% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in New Forest?

The average planning application in New Forest takes 10.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 9,420 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how New Forest compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in New Forest

Name: New Forest Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.

9,470Decisions

88%Approved

1,176Refused

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Recent planning decisions in New Forest

2 days ago

Single-storey rear extension

26/10640 · Lymington

Approved

2 days ago

Use as1-bed flat within Use Class C3

26/10599 · Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde

Refused

2 days ago

Single-storey rear extension and front porch; roof alterations and fenestration

26/10593 · Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield

Approved

3 days ago

Open porch; extension of pitched roof over existing flat roof garage and partial

26/10631 · Pennington

Approved

3 days ago

Two-storey & single-storey rear extension, removal of existing conservatory

26/10601 · Barton & Becton

Approved

3 days ago

Erection of a shed and greenhouse

26/10596 · Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde

Approved

4 days ago

Annex extension to provide habitable space for use by the main dwelling only

26/10657 · Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill

Approved

4 days ago

Single-storey Infill extension

26/10622 · Marchwood & Eling

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 9,470 planning decisions made by New Forest from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the New Forest planning approval rates page.

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