1: Shaping our place now and for future generations

We will

Update our strategic planning framework to manage change in the future, including an updated local plan that responds to the Freeport proposition and delivers the homes and infrastructure our district needs.

Ensure that development considers the social, environmental, and economic factors to provide sustainable outcomes that address the current and future needs of our communities.

Review our planning processes to ensure they provide greater certainty for customers and deliver timely and effective decision making that makes the best use of resources. Encourage transport authorities and bodies, including Hampshire County Council to provide necessary transport infrastructure including upgrades to the A326, in a way which delivers economic prosperity, connectivity and considers the enhancement of biodiversity and sustainable access from the National Park to the coast.

Continue to explore the opportunities for alternative recreational offers, such as a new country park or at less sensitive parts of our coastline, to help alleviate recreational pressure on particularly environmentally sensitive sites within the National Park and along parts of the Solent coastline.

It will be measured by

Percentage of major planning applications determined in time.

Percentage of minor planning applications determined in time.

Percentage of other planning applications determined in time.

Percentage of successful planning appeals.

The total outstanding net dwelling supply as set out in our development plan.

Delivery will be supported through

Statutory development plans prepared by the local planning authorities

New Forest National Park partnership plan

New Forest place strategy