BH25 planning approval rate
The BH25 postcode area falls under New Forest council, which has a 89.5% planning approval rate based on 8,562 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
What this means for BH25
If you're planning a project in the BH25 area, your application will be decided by New Forest council. Based on historical data, around 10.5% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type, use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In New Forest, 1 in 10 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Common refusal reasons in New Forest
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 8,562 decisions.
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