South East
New Forest
DistrictEngland
Local plan adopted
Performance
NPPF · MHCLG PS1/PS2 · 2025-Q2–2026-Q1
Approval rate
90.4%
4.4 pts above the England average
Decisions on time
95%
5 pts above the England average
Applications / year
924
decided in the reporting year
Standard-method local housing need: 729 dwellings a year.
Local plan
PlanNew Forest Local Plan (2016–2036)
DocumentAdopted plan
Community Infrastructure Levy
StatusCharging schedule adopted
In force fromNot on record
Residential rateSet out in the charging schedule
DocumentCharging schedule
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