3 Box Tree Cottage School Road Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XG

1. 9 Oct 2026

   Received by Forest of Dean

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 December 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 32 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.

• Lilac Cottage Turners Tump Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XG

  P1442/21/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of two storey extension and two storey detached garage.

  Refused Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 3 Mountain View Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9YT

  P1106/21/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Conversion of garage to additional living space. Erection of a link extension. Repositioning of oil tank.

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• The Rectory High Street Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

  P1178/25/TCA Submitted 22 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  Fell Ash tree (T1), due to poor form, heavily leaning into garden. Fell Ash tree (T2), due to well-developed Ash Dieback throughout canopy, has dropped large branches over the last few months. Replanting will be with 2 x fruit trees, to be planted in the main area of the garden.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• The Haven Hart Lane Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UT

  P0100/24/DISCON Submitted 3 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Discharge of condition 03 (window details) relating to planning permission P0817/24/FUL.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 5 docs

• Melville House High Street Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

  P0011/23/TCA Submitted 3 Jan 2023 350 yards away

  Remove conifers forming a hedge on the eastern and western boundaries of the rear garden of the property.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Pyke Cottage High Street Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

  P0909/26/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to short-term holiday let, including the installation of an outdoor hot tub.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 21 docs
  Domestic

• P1208/26/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Bigstone Meadow Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7JU

  Undertake the following works to trees covered by A2 of Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 152. Remove dead branch from Lime tree. Reduce Sycamore over shed and garden by approximately 2 metres. Reduce Beech over garden and greenhouse by approximately 2 metres. Trim tops of group of Yews by approximately 1 metre.

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Trees
• P1185/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Cherrytree Cottage Main Road Lower Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4TR

  Reduce a Silver Birch tree from circa 50ft to 35ft.

  7 Oct 2026 Trees
• P1174/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Hazelhurst Ledbury Road Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2AG

  Remove lowest limb from Magnolia (T1) and reduce rest of tree by between 1.5 and 2 metres all over. Remove 2 x Cherry trees (T2 and T3) to ground level.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• P1188/26/TPO Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 The Lodge Church Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TB

  Reduce single lowest branch of Larch covered by G1 of Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 23, by 1 metre to achieve clearance from adjacent building.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Trees
• P1183/26/TCA Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 The Lodge Church Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TB

  Fell Ash tree (T1) close to recently repaired stone wall. Reduce neighbouring Sycamore (T2) 2 metres from building. The Sycamore is rubbing on the building and the Ash tree has damaged the old wall which is a potential danger for the main road and bus stop.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Trees