Friends of Brockenhurst | New Forest National Park

OUR SERVICES

Brockenhurst is the only large village in the UK where stock roams free and there is a need to emphasise that rural uniqueness. FoB continue to oppose planning applications that threaten the village boundary and diminish its rural qualities and promote hedges in place of unsympathetic fencing
FoB seeks to influence local planning policy by ensuring village concerns are forcefully expressed in any consultations.
FoB works with other local organisations and event organisers to manage the number and impact of events taking place or passing through the village
Works with businesses and local voluntary organisations to support village events
Provides assistance to individuals with their concerns regarding planning, noise, litter and traffic issues
Monitors planning applications and national and local policies which can impact upon the unique character of Brockenhurst
Identifies issues within local and national policy which impact on Brockenhurst and raise with Parish Council and the National Park at regular meetings
Works to identify solutions to the challenges Brockenhurst faces in maintaining a vibrant village for all ages, with shops, schools, preschool, social activities, public transport and businesses

PLANNING

The Committee shall carry out regular and detailed reviews of all regional, structure and local plans, together with significant local planning applications, making representations as appropriate. Representatives of the Committee meet regularly to study all new aspects of planning and liaise with the National Park Authority if

necessary. Meetings are also held with senior members of the National Park Authority on a regular basis to discuss overall planning policy.

For more information about planning and advice from the New Forest National Park Authority please click here.

Planning Advice

To view current planning applications in the area click here.

Current Applications

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Friends of Brockenhurst have a representative from the Committee who meets regularly with the Parish Council, Brockenhurst Business Association, Brockenhurst C of E Primary School Board of Governors, Greener Brockenhurst and the Church liaising to coordinate and manage the village events held throughout the year.