Three properties available to rent for New Forest commoners

Forestry England is inviting applications from active New Forest commoners to rent three properties in the Forest.

Full details of the properties and how commoners can apply for them can be found below.

Properties available

New Copse Cottage South, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst

A two bedroom detached house with garden and outbuilding, located within New Copse Inclosure.

More information on New Copse Cottage South

Powdermills Bungalow, Eyeworth, Fritham

A three bedroom detached bungalow located north west of Fritham, includes off road parking, large garden, stable block and small outbuilding.

More information on Powdermills Bungalow

Springwood Cottage East, Burley Lodge, Burley

A three bedroom semi-detached cottage located in Burley. Access to the property is via a Forestry England track off the Lyndhurst to Burley Road.

More information on Springwood Cottage East

All rents are below commercial rates and structured to be genuinely affordable for working commoners.

Who can apply?

You must be an active commoner, meaning:

• You own or manage livestock with registered grazing rights
• You participate regularly in Forest land management or conservation
• You can demonstrate ongoing, meaningful involvement – not just occasional or historic activity

Applications are reviewed by a dedicated panel made up of the official Verderer, an elected Verderer and a representative from Forestry England.

This ensures the process is fair and focused on sustaining commoning.

How to apply

New Forest commoners interested in applying must have the following:

• Evidence of active commoning (e.g. livestock records, grazing licences)
• References from the commoning community
• A willingness to enter a Farm Business Tenancy agreement

Visit the Forestry England New Forest Housing page to view the full listings and download application materials.

The deadline for expressions of interest in the above properties is 5pm on Tuesday, 22 July.