Planning

View or comment on a planning application

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.

We have just started a review of our local plan. Find out how you can get involved.

View or comment on a planning application

Find planning applications, follow their progress and submit comments.

Pre-application planning advice

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.

Report a breach of planning control

Local Enforcement Plan

Land Charges

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.

Strategic Sites Progress

Recreational Mitigation Programme

To help relieve the pressure on these sensitive areas we are improving alternative, local facilities for dog walking and other activities.

CIL bids and expenditure

Information on how to bid for an allocation of CIL