Ringwood South planning approval rate
Ringwood South ward in New Forest has a 85.3% approval rate based on 532 planning decisions. New Forest overall: 87.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
85.3%
ward approval rate
532
Decisions
454
Approved
78
Refused
87.7%
New Forest average
Ringwood South is 2.4 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
85.3%
New Forest overall
87.7%
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Recent decisions in Ringwood South
Removal and replacement of conservatory with single-storey rear extension and ro · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Removal and replacement of conservatory with single-storey rear extension and ro · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Removal of collapsed outbuilding and boundary wall; replacement boundary fence ( · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Repair and repaint exterior walls, windows & front door; roof tile & slate repai · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Replacement rear porch · Tue 27 Jan 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in New Forest
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,940 decisions.
Other wards in New Forest
Lymington (88.2%)
Milford & Hordle (86.5%)
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde (86.1%)
Barton & Becton (90.1%)
Pennington (84.8%)
Ringwood North & Ellingham (87.3%)
Downlands & Forest North (83.1%)
Milton (86.4%)
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley (92.4%)
Totton South (90.9%)
Marchwood & Eling (89.8%)