3 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FD

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Forest of Dean

2. 21 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Forest of Dean took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Forest of Dean for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Forest of Dean decided tree works applications in a median of 31 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 20 Sparrow Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AS

  P0269/23/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Replacement of existing garage/workshop.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Land Adjacent 6 Bowens Hill Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU

  P1994/20/FUL Submitted 26 Nov 2020 250 yards away

  Proposed detached dwelling. Associated parking and landscaping. (Re-submission).

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 85 docs
  Domestic

• 24 - 25 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AE

  P1079/21/FUL Submitted 9 Jun 2021 300 yards away

  Erection of a second and third floor to the rear of 24 Market Place to create an additional two-bedroomed flat over two further floors. (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications 29 docs

• 28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AE

  P0801/26/FUL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Replacement of windows to the front elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AE

  P0560/26/LD2 Submitted 13 May 2026 300 yards away

  Application under section 192 to establish whether the replacement of the existing front elevation timber windows with new white uPVC windows requires planning permission

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 17 Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8BH

  P1217/22/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2022 300 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor and first floor storage unit to bunk house and accommodation.

  Refused Full applications 12 docs

• P0990/26/TCA Granted

  Old School House High Street Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4EB

  Reduce height of three Birch trees at side of house by 3 metres and all overhanging branches away from school building. Reduce crown of Cherry tree along wall of school by 0.5 metres.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• P1115/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Fairview Cottage Link Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QY

  Reduce height of three mature Silver Birch trees adjacent to property by 30%. The largest and closest to the property also requires shaping to take limbs away from the house and overhead cables as well as two of the lowest limbs to improve access underneath. Remove one tree from a group of two Silver Birches on the property perimeter close to neighbouring property as it is leaning and casting excessive shade. The remaining tree will be reduced in height by 30%.

  21 Sep 2026 Trees
• P0975/26/TCA Granted

  Morning Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NX

  Pollard Ash tree (1) to previous pollarded height of 2.7 metres. Pollard Willow tree (2) to previous pollarded height of 2.8 metres. Reduce crown of Silver Birch (3) by 40% to avoid interference with overhead cables and to improve its shape.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• P1107/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Churchcroft Church Road Hewelsfield Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6UL

  Undertake the following work to trees on the eastern boundary of the property. Fell 2x Ash trees (1 on sketch plan) which have died. Reduce 1x Hazel (No. 2) in height to 75cm as it is interfering with overhead telephone cables. Fell 1x Ash (No.3) which is interfering with overhead telephone cables and may be diseased. Reduce 1x Holly (No.4) and 1x Laurel (No. 5) in height to 75cm so that they will regrow as bushes in the hedge. Fell 1x Conifer (No. 6) as it is a large tree and one of a cluster which is very overcrowded. All these trees are also casting excessive shade onto neighbouring property of Rookery Cottage.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• P0968/26/TCA Granted

  South Lodge Savage Hill Newland Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NH

  Remove Leylandii hedge (1) on southern lower boundary of property and replace with Cherry Laurel. Reduce crowns of 2 x Cypress trees (2) near eastern boundary by 30%. Reduce crown of Purple Beech (3) in northern corner of garden by 20% to reduce risk of summer branch drop. Reduce crown of Weeping Willow (4) at entrance by 30%.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Trees