Planning applications in Forest of Dean, October 2025

Glenrock Townsend Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0BA

Undertake crown reductions (over 15%), plus thinning and removal of suckers to 6 x Hazel. Remove 1 x dead Hazel tree. Undertake a crown reduction (over 15%) plus thinning to 1 x Sweet Chestnut. Undertake crown reductions of no more than 15% to 1 x Damson, 1 x Plum, 1 x Apple and 1 x Pear.

24 Meendhurst Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2EG

Change of use from residential dwelling to holiday let (Retrospective)

25 Grove Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QH

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Wyecroft Beachley Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7DL

Removal of rear bay window and installation of corner sliding glazed doors, relocation of secondary entrance within existing coal store, replacement of windows and associated works.

135 Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1PY

Undertake the following works to the three Oak trees covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 14. T1 (Quercus robur): Remove all deadwood 25mm diameter throughout the crown to reduce risk of limb failure. Sever ivy at the base by 1 metre to prevent further colonisation and to allow for full stem inspection. Clear basal vegetation within a 0.5 metre radius to expose the root collar and facilitate visual assessment. T2 (Quercus robur): Remove all deadwood 25mm diameter throughout the crown. Clear basal vegetation within a 0.5 metre radius to allow for inspection of the buttress roots and lower stem. T3 (Quercus robur): Remove all deadwood 25mm diameter throughout the crown. Sever ivy at the base by 1 metre. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem up to a height of 6 metres to improve visibility of the trunk structure and allow for detailed inspection. Clear basal vegetation within a 0.5 metre radius.

Land At Viney Quarry Pine Tree Way Viney Hill GL15 4NT

Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 3 (parking facilities), 4 (cycle storage facilities), 6 (landscaping), 7 (ecological walkover) and 9 (external lighting) of P1115/24/FUL to allow for changes to the approved elevations of all house types, removal of plot 4 car port, updates to the house types of plots 1,2 and 3, and the position of plot 4 has been rotated slightly.

1 Murrells Road English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PL

Erection of a single storey annex in rear garden to provide ancillary accommodation for a dependent family member

Elton Farm Littledean Road Elton Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JU

Discharge of conditions 07( External Materials), 10 (Landscaping Plan) and 13 (Drainage report) relating to planning permission P1397/24/FUL

Hope Cottage Pillowell Road Whitecroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QP

Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of rear porch and gym/store outbuildings, and installation of solar panels to east and west roof slopes

Land Between 55 And 57 The Crescent Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0SB

Stoning of access road and siting of storage container (Retrospective)

2 Severn Terrace Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AU

Goat Willow (GW1) - Pollard down to a finished height of 2.5 metres

Bathurst Park Bathurst Park Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5HG

Undertake works to various trees in Bathurst Park as per the accompanying tree survey extract and associated mapping

8 Duncastle Court Main Road Alvington Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6FF

Reduce Walnut in back garden by approximately 2 metres or to nearest suitable pruning point in accordance with BS3998:2010. Remove small leaning and failing fruit tree (less than 10% canopy cover) and remove dead stem.

Balderney House 2 Brightlands Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AG

Cherry (C1) - Crown reduction of approximately one third. Magnolia (M1) - Crown reduction of approximately one third.

Sunnyside House Annexe Birdwood Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EH

Erection of a new, single-storey residential building containing four self-contained dwellings with associated landscaping, private outdoor space and nine on-site parking spaces. Demolition of a structurally unsound residential building containing three dwellings.

The Collies Whitecliff Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NB

Construction of new vehicular access for off-street parking spaces with 2no. parking spaces and associated works.

37 Newland Street Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AJ

T1 - Bay Laurel: Prune back all overhanging and encroaching lateral growth to the property boundary to restore full width of the public footpath and carriageway. Crown lift to 5 metres above ground level where necessary to achieve statutory clearance. T2 - Butterfly Bush: Reduce and cut back all encroaching growth to the property boundary to remove obstruction from the public footpath. Remove any basal growth impeding pedestrian access.

Plot 3 Stepbridge Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PJ

Erection of a two storey extension to industrial unit to provide offices and storage

Southerns Southend Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1JD

Listed Building Consent for the regularisation of various works undertaken at 'Southerns'.

Hollybank Cottage Glasshouse Lane Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3HL

Discharge of Conditions 5 (samples), 6 (soft and hard landscaping), 8 (biodiversity enhancement) and 9 (electric vehicle charging point details), relating to planning permission P1769/19/FUL (approved at appeal APP/P1615/D/20/3248971)

2 Hillview New Road Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4DE

Erection of a rear dormer extension

Ty-Lydia Land Adjacent To Rosewood Belmont Road Hewelsfield

Nonmaterial amendment to P1724/22/FUL to allow for alterations to the approved design

Yew Tree Cottage Ross Road English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PA

Application under section 192 to establish whether the demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension in materials to match the existing dwelling requires planning permission

Copperbeech Hillersland Lane Shortstanding Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7NU

Proposed change of use of part of existing domestic garage and storage building to form one bedroom, two person holiday let unit. The proposal does not entail any external alterations to the existing building.

Lion Row Parkend Gloucestershire

Construction and alteration of vehicular and pedestrian accesses (part retrospective)

Holts Health Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BA

Undertake the following works to Drummond's Maple (T1). Crown lift to remove low-hanging lateral branches encroaching over the adjacent bus shelter. Selective reduction of lateral growth by up to 2 metres from the fire escape and adjacent property façade to maintain safe clearance and prevent obstruction.

Barrington Lodge Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AX

Remove dead Yew tree from garden that is leaning towards a conservatory and over a path, it is believed to be dangerous and a public liability. The tree has shed its bark in the last two dry summers, and it has no aesthetic or practical use.

Beverley Casey Building Bream C Of E Primary School High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JW

Installation of a storage container with small staff welfare area, replacing two sheds (Retrospective)

The Old Baptist Chapel Kempley Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2BN

Conversion of existing Baptist chapel into a single bedroom dwelling

Land West Of A417 Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucestershire GL19 3BW

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for modifications to the approved plans relating to planning permission P0150/23/FUL.

SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford GL16 8PS

Erection of a factory extension to provide a secure covered storage area

Deanwood House Yorkley Wood Road Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4TY

Erection of a single storey rear extension and sundeck to flat roof area (General permitted development extension)

The Co-operative Food Market Square Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1PS

Silver Birch (T1, reduce side branches where they overhang adjacent garden. Fell. 1 x Silver Birch (T2) and 1 x Walnut (T3) due to damage being caused to adjacent boundary wall.

Kingsweir Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LG

Fell 1 x Flowering Cherry tree in rear garden of Kingsweir, between rear of house and Longhope Brook, due to being unsafe. The tree had two main stems, one stem fell in storm on 8th December 2024, and the second stem is now fragile and rotten at the bottom (see accompanying photographs).

2 Belle Vue Road Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UY

Erection of single storey front and rear extensions

The Court Pystol Lane St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TE

Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a single story rear extension requires planning permission.

Springfield Station Road Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PN

Sub-division of Springfield into three self-contained dwellings

17 High Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AT

Change of use of two rear outbuildings from ancillary residential to commercial (artist's studio and small retail area)

Land At Severn Valley Touring Awre Gloucestershire GL14 1EJ

Discharge of conditions 06 (surface water drainage scheme) and 07 (construction management plan) of planning permission P1536/22/FUL

Oakbank Newent Road Staunton Gloucestershire GL19 3QR

Erection of an extension to accommodate a workshop and vehicle storage, conversion of former agricultural building and northern outbuilding to a self-build residential dwelling, including alterations to roof, internal layout, fenestration and associated works

Romaleyn Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AX

Reduce crown and overall canopy of Sycamore tree in rear garden by 25%

Horwood House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AA

Installation of traditional retractable shop front awning and flush-mounted air vent to side/rear wall (Part Retrospective)

Land At Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QA

Erection of bat roost with associated works.

Woodville Upper Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RB

Fell 1 x Apple tree in rear garden of property. The tree has become unstable, is hollow in the trunk and leaning. It has visible cavities and is looking structurally weak with signs of internal decay. There are concerns that the tree might collapse in high winds.

The Limes The Village Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PA

Erection of 2 dormer windows, new lean-to roof and oreil window

The Mount Main Road Rudford Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8DS

Reinstatement and continuance of a track and formation of porous hardstandings as part of a motorhome site certified by the Caravan & Motorhome Club (retrospective)

Clearwell Farm The Rocks Clearwell Gloucestershire GL16 8JR

Prior approval for the Installation of an 892 kWp Solar System on the roof of the building(s)

Penfold Main Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QY

One 'Blakeney Red' Pear tree which has 'fire blight' (see accompanying image 1' and circled yellow on plan), needs to be removed and replaced with the same. One old Apple tree of unknown provenance had its main branch severed during Storm Amy and is now effectively destroyed, (see accompanying image 2 and circled black on plan). This will be removed in March when a 'scion' will be taken and grafted to new root stock.

Rushmere Farm Crossways Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QP

Application under section 192 to establish whether the Siting of six static caravans in accordance with planning permission P1042/12/FUL would be permitted by and not in conflict with a condition of permission P1042/12/FUL and therefore not require planning permission

51 - 55 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DD

Discharge of condition 4(a) (details of ventilation system) and 4(b) (proof of installation and the schedule of maintenance and servicing of the ventilation system) relating to planning permission P0016/24/FUL