Lymington planning approval rate
Lymington ward in New Forest has a 87.7% approval rate based on 1,072 planning decisions. New Forest overall: 87.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.7%
ward approval rate
1,072
Decisions
940
Approved
132
Refused
87.6%
New Forest average
Lymington is broadly in line with the New Forest average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Lymington compares
Lymington ward
87.7%
New Forest overall
87.6%
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Recent decisions in Lymington
Removal of existing conservatory, garage, & attached outbuilding. Convert and ex · Fri 14 Aug 2026
x2no stud walls to create downstairs toilet with ventilation fan and connection · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory; fene · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Part demolition of existing boxing club to allow for extension and new roof · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Display 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign and associated works to shopfront.(Appli · Tue 14 Jul 2026
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Other wards in New Forest
Milford & Hordle (87.0%)
Ringwood South (85.3%)
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde (86.2%)
Barton & Becton (89.8%)
Pennington (84.9%)
Ringwood North & Ellingham (87.2%)
Downlands & Forest North (83.1%)
Milton (85.3%)
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley (91.7%)
Totton South (91.0%)
Marchwood & Eling (90.6%)