New Local Plan – Drop-in Events & The Opportunity to have your say

New Forest District Council (NFDC) are holding drop-in events regarding its new Local Plan. This will co-inside with a consultation running from 6^th February – 20^th March.

It is possible that Milford-on-Sea will be impacted should all or part of the local Plan be agreed.

These events and the consultation are an opportunity to have your say!!!!

The drop-in event for Hordle/Milford will be in.

Hordle Pavilion, Vaggs Lane, Hordle, SO41 0PF

Consultation event dates

Town/Parish                    Date & Time

Calmore                       10^th February 1 – 6pm

New Milton                  11^th February 1 – 7pm

Fawley                           12^th February 1 – 7pm

Fordingbridge              13^th February 1 – 7pm

Lymington                    25^th February 1 – 7pm

Marchwood                 26^th February 1 – 7pm

Ringwood                     27^th February 1 – 7pm

West Totton                 28^th February 1 – 5pm

Hythe                               6^th March 1 – 7pm

Hordle & Milford            9^th March 1 – 7pm

There is some information in the Parish Office should you wish to review the options presented for Milford-on-Sea.

Updated timetable

February 2026 to March 2026 – public consultation on the draft Local Plan (this stage)

March 2026 to Autumn 2026 – preparing the Local Plan informed by consultation feedback and further evidence

Autumn 2026 – December 2026 public consultation on the final draft Local Plan then submit the Local Plan to government for independent examination

Spring 2027 – estimated Local Plan examination period

Winter 2027 – Inspectors report and adoption