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Forest of Dean planning applications
1,221 applications. 95% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,221 planning applications from Forest of Dean. 723 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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P0890/26/NONMAT Awaiting decision
Shop The Laurels Staunton Gloucestershire GL16 8PA
Non-material amendment to P0547/25/FUL to allow for amendments to internal layout and fenestration.
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P0884/26/AG Awaiting decision
New Track At The Entrance To Round Hill Wood Blaisdon Lane Blaisdon Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the construction of 55m stone track on existing woodland ride/grass and earth track.
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P0880/26/TCA Awaiting decision
Poachers Rest Park Farm High Street Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US
Reduce canopy of large Cherry tree between the house and neighbouring property back to previous pruning points. Fell and remove dying Cherry tree at rear of the house.
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P0877/26/TPO Awaiting decision
Close Turf House Bream Road St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6RA
Prune back suckers from around the base of Sycamore covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 265.
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P0873/26/TCA Awaiting decision
Moss Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NX
Group of three Holly trees in rear garden of property; remove one tree and reduce height of remaining two trees by 50%.
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P0870/26/AG Awaiting decision
Agricutural Building Ashwell Grange Stroat Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the erection of agricultural storage barn.
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P0866/26/TCA Awaiting decision
2 Mill End House Millend Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4ED
Reduce 2 x Silver Birch in front of house to approximately 3 metres in height in accordance with BS3998:2010 in order to maintain trees at a suitable size for their location.
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P0862/26/AG Awaiting decision
Land East Of Newberries Farm Blackwells End Hartpury Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural poultry building.
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P0868/26/FUL Awaiting decision
Keynsham Farm Keynsham Lane Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PY
Replacement and raising of existing roof by 675mm with addition of rear pitched roof dormers to facilitate a loft conversion to provide additional bedrooms. Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof terrace above, and associated works.
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P0850/26/ADV Awaiting decision
23 High Street Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2SE
Advertisement consent for the erection of illuminated advertising boards secured to existing fascia's above existing shopfront
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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P1538/25/FUL Granted
Rose Cottage White Fetter Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LU
Alterations to existing vehicle access
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P0714/26/LBC Withdrawn
Great Hoggins Farm Bream Road St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6QY
Single storey barn extension and improved rest facilities for the appplicants and existing contractors, visitors and livery owners associated with the applicant's farm activities, including liveries and their own horses.
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P1401/25/FUL Granted
Land To The West Of Blakemore Park Little London Gloucestershire GL17 0PH
Change of use of site to an Education and training setting to include a Portacabin hub, shipping container storage and compostable toilet. (part-retrospective)
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P0624/26/LBC Withdrawn
The Paddocks Prince Crescent Staunton Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3RF
Listed building consent for the replacement windows to kitchen, dining and bathroom.
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P0649/26/FUL Granted
Old Rectory School Lane Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LJ
Erection of single storey extension with associated works.
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P0668/26/FUL Granted
Shreaves House Parawell Lane Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6HA
Variation of condition 1 of permission P1129/23/FUL, to allow changes from a flat roof above garden room to a dual pitch structure
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P0867/26/NONMAT Granted
72 Dockham Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2BH
Non-material amendment to P0318/26/FUL to allow for the addition of 1 no. rooflight to rear roof slope.
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P0689/26/FUL Granted
7 Machen Road Broadwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7BU
Erection of porch with associated works. Demolition of existing porch.
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P0797/26/OHL Granted
Land At Viney Hill Gloucestershire
Installation of 1 X new 10m wooden pole
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P0490/26/FUL Withdrawn
Recreation Ground Highview Road Ruardean Hill Gloucestershire GL17 9AS
Installation of two-lane cricket net with associated works
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 973 decisions from Forest of Dean between 2021 and 2026, part of 1,221 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 826 granted against 53 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 525 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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P1109/21/TCA Granted
Little Fold Gloucester Road Corse Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3RQ
Crown lift 1 x Cypress to 2 metres above ground.
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P1110/21/TCA Granted
Hambeth House The Village Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2AH
Fell 1 x Cypress, as tree is close to power lines and encroaching upon neighbour's property.
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P1102/21/TCA Granted
15 Hyde Park Corner Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3JR
1 x Eucalyptus - remove due to close proximity to low voltage power lines.
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P0982/21/LD2 Refused
1 John Hale Close Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6LT
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a porch requires planning permission.
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P0055/21/DISCON Granted
Church Farm Church Lane Abenhall Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0DX
Discharge of condition 04 (surface water drainage) relating to planning permission P0117/20/FUL.
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P0635/21/FUL Granted
2 Worcester Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2XB
Erection of a two storey dwelling.
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P0367/21/FUL Granted
14 Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PD
Erection of a two storey side extension with associated works.
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P0357/21/TE Granted
Fibre Cabin And Generator Nursehill Wood The Purlieu Lydney Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the installation of electronic communications apparatus, equipment cabin on a raised reinforced concrete base, air conditioning units, meter cabinet, 'black start' emergency power generator, palisade fencing and ancillary development.
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P0229/21/FUL Granted
Glengarth Cliffords Mesne Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1JT
Variation of condition 02 (Approved plans) relating to P1774/20/FUL to allow for alterations to garage and access.
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P1764/20/FUL Granted
Plusterwine House, Plusterwine Biogas Ltd Plusterwine House Station Road Woolaston Gloucestershire GL15 6PN
Installation of anaerobic digestion plant and associated infrastructure. (Retrospective).
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 389 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 232 32%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 102 14%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Forest of Dean decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Forest of Dean decided 723 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Forest of Dean?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Forest of Dean decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 723 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Forest of Dean decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 973 decisions from Forest of Dean between 2021 and 2026, out of 1,221 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Forest of Dean?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 108 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Forest of Dean: 1,221 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 723 decided, 95% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 937 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 973 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.