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New Forest District Council

Planning in the New Forest District Council Area.

Permitted development rules, key planning statistics, and local guidance for homeowners in the New Forest District Council area.

Key statistics

Planning numbers for New Forest District Council.

~2,500
Planning applications (annual)
8 weeks
Average decision time
Significant
National Park coverage
~85%
Approval rate
Average extension cost
£50,000–£85,000

Permitted development

What you can build without planning permission.

Much of the New Forest falls within the New Forest National Park, which has its own planning authority (NFNPA). Properties inside the National Park have significantly reduced Permitted Development rights. Properties outside the park boundary but within the district follow standard PD rules.

Areas covered

Towns and villages in the New Forest District Council area.

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Official resource

New Forest District Council planning portal.

For official planning guidance, application forms, and local plan policies, visit the New Forest District Council planning portal.

Visit New Forest District Council planning portal

Local questions

Planning FAQs for New Forest District Council.

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