New Forest (Park) is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #268 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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New Forest (Park) decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #86 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #78 of 292

39%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #268 of 292

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #203 of 292

85%

Minor dwellings approved

26 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

1 decided (10+ homes)

79%

Change of use approved

19 decided

468

Total decisions

38 refused in 2025