Downlands & Forest North planning approval rate
Downlands & Forest North ward in New Forest has a 83.1% approval rate based on 391 planning decisions. New Forest overall: 87.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
83.1%
ward approval rate
391
Decisions
325
Approved
66
Refused
87.6%
New Forest average
Downlands & Forest North is 4.5 percentage points below the New Forest average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Downlands & Forest North compares
Downlands & Forest North ward
83.1%
New Forest overall
87.6%
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Recent decisions in Downlands & Forest North
Replacement fenestration and re-glazing of windows; rooflights to house; replace · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Replacement fenestration and re-glazing of windows; rooflights to house; repairs · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Two storey side extension replacing existing extension; single-storey attached s · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Alterations to single storey extension as approved under previous planning permi · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Alterations to single storey extension as approved under previous Listed Buildin · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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