New Forest (District) is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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New Forest (District) decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #100 of 282

96%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #53 of 282

80%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #41 of 282

35%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #97 of 282

69%

Minor dwellings approved

94 decided (1-9 homes)

88%

Major dwellings approved

16 decided (10+ homes)

78%

Change of use approved

41 decided

912

Total decisions

86 refused in 2025

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