New Forest District Council (NFDC) is inviting residents of New Forest to have their say on a draft neighbourhood plan for the area.
The neighbourhood plan will enable local communities to have more influence on development in their area, such as setting planning policies that direct where new homes, shops, and offices are built. The plan can also help determine what new buildings look like, guide how infrastructure is provided, and provide tools that help people plan for development that aligns with their local needs.
Residents can comment on these documents online from Friday 28 November to Friday 23 January 2026 by visiting NFDC’s Neighbourhood Plan consultation webpage: https://www.newforest.gov.uk/newmiltonplan
Alternatively, comments may be submitted by email to policyandplans@nfdc.gov.uk
Cllr Derek Tipp, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Economy, said:
“We welcome views from residents in New Milton. Their thoughts will help us to establish whether the policies in the draft neighbourhood plan suitably address local priorities.
“The plan will guide developments to meet the needs of the local area. The input of residents will help identify where local needs are being met and where they are being overlooked.”
Paper copies of the draft plan and supporting documents can also be viewed at:
- New Forest District Council, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst
- New Forest National Park Authority, Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington
