Planning
We are responsible for planning permission for new and existing properties that are within the New Forest district.
Prior to building a new property or making changes to an existing property, you must apply to us for planning permission. We also provide guidance for householders, businesses and developers.
We have an interactive map available where you can view information relating to your property including Planning Constraints.
Please note that due to essential maintenance you will be unable to access our interactive maps between the hours of 18:30 on the 25 September to approximately 12:00 on the 26 September 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience.
View or comment on a planning application
Find planning applications, follow their progress and submit comments.
Pre-application planning advice
Find out about what you need to know before you make a planning application.
Submit a planning application
Apply for planning permission when you are building or changing a property.
Planning guidance for householders
Advice for householders making changes to their homes.
Planning guidance for businesses
Advice for a business making changes to its property.
Planning guidance for developers
Advice for developers making changes to a property or creating new properties.
Infrastructure
Guidance on CIL, developer contributions and our infrastructure delivery plan
Planning policy
The Local Development Framework is the basis for decisions on planning applications.
Land Charges
Request a local Land Charge search when buying or selling property or land.
Trees and hedges
Guidance for trees on council land, make a high hedge complaint, and Tree Preservation Orders.
Conservation areas and listed buildings
Owners and developers are largely responsible for conservation areas.
Contact the planning team
Contact the relevant planning officer for your area of the New Forest.
Call for Sites
The Call for Sites is an opportunity for landowners, development interests and communities to suggest possible sites that may be suitable for development or that could be used more productively or beneficially
Beechwood Way
Information on works to the boardwalk at Beachwood Way, Dibden Purleiu
A vision for the waterside
establishing a commonly shared and endorsed vision for the regeneration and economic potential of the Waterside area
Recreational Mitigation Programme
To help relieve the pressure on these sensitive areas we are improving alternative, local facilities for dog walking and other activities.
Orchard Gate Appeal
Details of the Public Inquiry regarding the decision to refuse to grant planning permission for application 22/10813.
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