The free appeal record
Planning appeals in New Forest, 2026
36 appeals decided in 2026, 37% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed28 October 2026· major6009379Springbourne Farm, Rockbourne, SP6 3NS
the Erection of Agricultural Pole Barn (retrospective)
- Dismissed22 October 2026· householder601306766 Northfield Road, Ringwood, BH24 1LX
- Allowed8 October 20266011587Flats 4 and 8, 5 Western Road, Lymington, SO41 9HJ
- Dismissed21 September 2026· minor6008115The Barn (Opposite Lansdowne House), Midgham Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 3BX
Change of use of agricultural barn into dwelling house; part demolition of stables; demolition of pole barn; associated parking & landscaping
- Allowed9 September 2026· minor6003718The New Inn, Main Road, Totton, SO40 7EP
Erection of two semi-detached residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and change of use of Public House (Sui generis) to allow for conversion into three self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3), with external alterations, removal of trees and associated hard and soft landscaping
- Allowed13 August 20266009575Forest Farm, Barnes Lane, Milford-On-Sea, SO41 0RR
change of use of land for use as storage - open storage, shipping containers and vehicles
- Dismissed8 July 20266004857Thatchman's Farm, Flood Street, Burgate, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NB
the change of use of land from Agricultural to Residential Curtilage (Retrospective)
- Allowed2 July 2026· major6001076Land Between Lower Pennington Lane And Ridgeway Lane, Lymington, SO41 8AN
- Allowed26 June 2026· minor3376059Harry's Field, Abbotswell Road, Frogham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2JA
use of land and buildings as a seasonal campsite for 50 pitches for no more than 52 days in a calendar year
- Dismissed19 June 20266005445Barn at Brickhill Cottage, Rockbourne Road, Sandleheath, SP6 1QG
that the agricultural building is converted to one (Use Class C3) dwellinghouse under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order (2015)
- Allowed18 June 2026· minor6005398Whitsbury Stables, Fordingbridge Road, Whitsbury, SP6 3QB
demolition of existing dwelling and barn, partial demolition and conversion of existing racing stables and erection of five dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping
- Dismissed15 June 2026· advert6004252O/S M&S Food, 85 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JD
the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones
- Dismissed15 June 20266004249Pavement O/S M&S Food, 85 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6JD
the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones
- Dismissed15 June 2026· advert6004227Pavement Of 30-38 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DX
the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones
- Dismissed15 June 20266004226Pavement Of 30-38 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DX
the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones
- Dismissed9 June 2026· householder600745836 Barton Court Avenue, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7HG
Erection of new 1.8m fence to Barton Drive side of property
- Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6001864Tower Hall, Flexford Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6DN
single storey extensions to provide garden room (demolish existing conservatory) and entrance vestibule
- Split Decision27 May 2026· other6001830Tower Hall, Flexford Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6DN
single storey extensions to provide garden room (demolish existing conservatory) and entrance vestibule
- Unknown11 May 2026· enforcement3359912Nestledown, Lodge Drove , Woodfalls Salisbury , SP5 2NH
- Notice upheld11 May 2026· enforcement3345956153 Woodlands Road, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7BH
without planning permission, the erection of fencing and gates in the approximate position show in blue on the plan attached to this Notice
- Notice upheld11 May 2026· enforcement3342251Duck Hill Farm, Newbridge , Cadnam, New Forest , SO40 2NW
without planning permission: i) the material change of use of the Land to a mixed use comprising the recreational keeping of horses and agricultural grazing; and ii) the creation of a track in the approximate position shown coloured orange on the plan attached to this notice
- Dismissed7 May 2026· minor6005326Little Place, Flexford Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6DN
erection of dwelling for agricultural worker and conversion of existing dwelling into pig sties without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref NFR11325/1, dated 16 May 1967
- Notice varied and upheld29 April 2026· enforcement3375134Land West of Lynwood, Rossiters Lane, Woodlands, Hants, SO40 7HX
- Notice varied and upheld29 April 2026· enforcement3375133Land West of Lynwood, Rossiters Lane, Woodlands, Hants, SO40 7HX
Without planning permission the erection of a building in the approximate position shown shaded green on the plan attached to this Notice 1
- Allowed27 April 2026· householder6005545Moorview Cottage, Winsor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2HP
two storey side extensions and replacement porch
- Notice varied and upheld14 April 2026· enforcement3374397Kensington Lodge, Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Material change of use of land for stationing a caravan for residential purposes to provide a single gypsy/traveller pitch, together with operational development comprising a storage container and hard surfacing
- Dismissed2 April 2026· minor6002500The Old Forge, School Road, Thorney Hill, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8DS
proposed change of use to residential dwelling
- Allowed30 March 2026· minor6001787Land at Rosemary Cottage, Hamptworth Road, Landford, Salisbury, SP5 2DY
retention of mobile home used as residential accommodation for family member
- Allowed30 March 2026· minor6001096Land at Rosemary Cottage, Hamptworth Road, Hamptworth, Salisbury, SP5 2DY
retention of mobile home used as residential accommodation for family member
- Allowed24 March 2026· householder6001754Little Brook, Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington, Hampshire, SO41 8AL
proposed loft conversion with dormers
- Notice varied and upheld12 March 2026· enforcement3328653Northerwood Avenue, , Lyndhurst, SO43 7DU
Without planning permission: i) The material change of use of the land affected to use for residential purposes unconnected with the residential use of 1 Swan Green Cottages, and for the stationing of two caravans (used for intermittent residential and/or storage purposes respectively); and ii) operational development comprising the erection of a fence in the approximate position shown coloured blue on the plan attached to this Notice
- Dismissed11 March 2026· householder6001867Woodpeckers, Hangersley Hill, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3JN
not a form of development, therefore I have removed the reference to this in the banner heading above. However, the planning application form confirms that the development has been completed, and I was able to view the boundary fence on my site visit. 3. The site is located within the boundary of the New Forest National Park (NP) where there is a statutory duty on
- Allowed10 March 2026· householder6001721Butlers Farm, Fritham, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HL
the erection of oak framed orangery
- Notice varied and upheld9 March 2026· enforcement3358413Dale Farm, Manor Road, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TJ
Erection of a building
- Allowed24 February 2026· householder6000777The Laurels, Road Through Exbury, Southampton, Hants, SO45 1AH
a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed2 February 2026· householder6001802St Just, Bashley Common Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SG
single storey side extension and loft conversion
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