Planning guidance for householders

If you are a householder who wishes to make alterations to your property, you may need to apply to the council for planning permission.

We can only advise on properties that are within the New Forest district. Before contacting us, you can confirm that your address falls within the district by using our online postcode lookup below.

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If your property is within the New Forest National Park, you will need to apply to the Park Authority for planning permission.

If your property is within the New Forest district, you can apply for planning permission using the online form below.

Apply for planning permission

Please note that If your proposal involves a new dwelling or is larger than 100sqm then the Community Infrastructure Levy will be liable.  

Building Regulations

Once you have obtained planning permission, or if your work is permitted development, you may need to obtain consent under Building Regulations. Find out more on our building control pages.