Ringwood South planning approval rate
Ringwood South ward in New Forest has a 86.0% approval rate based on 609 planning decisions. New Forest overall: 89.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
86.0%
ward approval rate
609
Decisions
524
Approved
85
Refused
89.5%
New Forest average
Ringwood South is 3.5 percentage points below the New Forest average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Ringwood South compares
Ringwood South ward
86.0%
New Forest overall
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Ringwood South
Detached single garage · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Erect building above existing parking spaces to create 1 no. 2-bedroom flat · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Removal of existing front enclosed porch and erection of single-storey rear and · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Rear balcony to replace existing juliet balcony · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Change of use of existing office building to x1 dwelling (Prior Approval Applica · Wed 23 Sep 2026
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Other wards in New Forest
Lymington (88.4%)
Milford & Hordle (88.1%)
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde (86.9%)
Barton & Becton (91.1%)
Pennington (86.4%)
Ringwood North & Ellingham (88.1%)
Downlands & Forest North (84.7%)
Milton (86.0%)
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley (92.5%)
Totton South (91.7%)
Marchwood & Eling (91.2%)