New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA)
Planning in the New Forest National Park Authority Area.
Permitted development rules, key planning statistics, and local guidance for homeowners in the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) area.
Key statistics
Planning numbers for New Forest National Park Authority.
Permitted development
What you can build without planning permission.
The New Forest National Park has significantly reduced Permitted Development rights. Side extensions, cladding changes, and outbuildings in the curtilage of a dwelling all require planning permission. The NFNPA applies strict design guidelines emphasising vernacular materials and sympathetic scale.
Areas covered
Towns and villages in the New Forest National Park Authority area.
Official resource
New Forest National Park Authority planning portal.
For official planning guidance, application forms, and local plan policies, visit the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) planning portal.
Local questions
Planning FAQs for New Forest National Park Authority.
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