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By Maria Court
Forestry Commission Chair Baroness Young of Old Scone visited the New Forest National Park to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the protected landscape. At the invitation of the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) members, Baroness Young joined colleagues from the NPA and Forestry England at Blackwater near Lyndhurst. She visited the giant sequoia trees along the Tall Trees Trail which … Continued
By Maria Court
Joint news release from The Tree Council and New Forest National Park Authority The future of the ancient Queen Oak tree is looking brighter after intervention by The Tree Council, New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) and community to install simple measures that should have a huge impact on its ongoing health and resilience. … Continued
By Maria Court
On Tuesday 18 November 2025 the New Forest National Park Authority approved the New Milton Neighbourhood Plan for consultation over eight weeks. This initial Regulation 16 consultation ran from Friday 28 November 2025 to Friday 23 January 2026. Since that time, neighbourhood plans are required to meet new Basic Conditions introduced by the Government through sections 98 and 99 … Continued
By Maria Court
On Tuesday 17 March 2026 the New Forest National Park Authority approved the Fawley Neighbourhood Plan for consultation over six weeks. This is a new Neighbourhood Plan for Fawley, affecting both the National Park Authority and New Forest District Council, and will introduce a new set of planning policies that will inform the development of … Continued
By Maria Court
The April 2026 Planning Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 April at 09:30 See the agenda, papers and link to the live streamed meeting here: Planning Committee 21/04/26 – New Forest National Park The previous Planning Committee meeting was held on Tuesday 17 March View the recording of the live streamed meeting, … Continued
By Maria Court
A new community play area has officially opened at the Whartons Lane Recreation Ground in Ashurst, providing an inclusive space for local children and families to enjoy. The project has been delivered with support from the New Forest National Park Authority, with £100,000 secured by the NPA from the new housing development at Whartons Lane … Continued
By Maria Court
We’re inviting views on some proposed updates to local planning application requirements. All local planning authorities are required by the Government to regularly review their own local validation requirements to make sure they remain up to date and in line with current national policy and guidance. Following our latest review, we’re proposing a number of … Continued
By Maria Court
The Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan has been formally adopted by the New Forest National Park Authority after receiving overwhelming support from the local community in a referendum held on 29 January 2026. An impressive 92.5% of voters backed the plan, with a turnout of 17.1%, demonstrating clear public endorsement for the vision and local … Continued
By Maria Court
Seedlings from the Sycamore Gap tree planted in all 15 National Parks in partnership with the National Trust Saplings grown from the original Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across all 15 UK National Parks, creating a living legacy that will connect the nation’s most protected landscapes. In the New Forest National Park, the sapling … Continued
By Maria Court
A tiny cob cottage, a renovated 1970s bungalow, an accessible educational space, and solar-panelled car ports at a major visitor attraction have all been recognised in the New Forest National Park Authority’s Building Design Awards 2025. The awards recognise projects that demonstrate outstanding design, sustainability, and sensitivity to the National Park’s distinctive landscape and heritage. Best Conservation Project was Rose Cottage in Frogham. Having stood empty for several years, this Grade … Continued
