Downlands & Forest North planning approval rate
Downlands & Forest North ward in New Forest has a 83.1% approval rate based on 354 planning decisions. New Forest overall: 87.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
83.1%
ward approval rate
354
Decisions
294
Approved
60
Refused
87.7%
New Forest average
Downlands & Forest North is 4.6 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
87.7%
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Recent decisions in Downlands & Forest North
Two storey rear extension and timber cladded shed in front garden · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Single-storey detached outbuilding comprising garage, workshop and home office · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Two-storey extension to west side elevation; dormers · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Single-storey flat roof rear extension; fenestration alterations (Lawful Develop · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Single-storey rear extension · Fri 30 Jan 2026
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,940 decisions.