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Forest of Dean District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Forest of Dean District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
8,870Searchable applications
274Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 7,765 approved or refused records
729Refused applications

7,036 approved · 729 refused · 418 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Jul 2004 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas27 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas2 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. ConsentP0058/22/FUL

    Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and associated works.

    48 Coverham Road Berry Hill Coleford GL16 7RD

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  2. ConsentP0063/22/TCA

    Fell 1 X Silver Birch due to excessive size in proximity to the house and neighbouring Primary School, and causing damage to boundary wall. Replant with 1 x Silver Birch in the front garden further away from the house and boundary wall.

    High View High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  3. ConsentP0064/22/FUL

    Erection of a two storey rear extension and alterations and replacement of part of roof with the installation of rooflights with associated works.

    1 Barton Court Gloucester Street Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AW

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  4. ConsentP0066/22/FUL

    Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extensions and porch extension and alterations.

    8 The Crescent Northwood Green Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1LY

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  5. ConsentP0067/22/LBC

    Listed building consent for the repairs to frame members and panels and replacement of living room floor.

    Yew Tree Cottage Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  6. ConsentP0068/22/FUL

    Erection of single storey extensions to front and rear and Installation of 3 gable windows on front elevation.

    Rose Cottage Park Hill Lane The Chase Woolaston GL15 6PT

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  7. ConsentP0073/22/TPO

    Remove 1 x Leyland Cypress of DFTPO68 (A3), due to the roots of the tree causing extensive damage to block paving and blocking the drainage system of Huntley Manor, which in turn has resulted in severe water ingress to the cellar of the main house causing damage to the historic fabric of the building through damp penetration.

    Huntley Manor Newent Lane Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3HQ

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  8. ConsentP0005/22/DISCON

    Discharge of condition 06 (urban design and landscape), 07 (floor levels and sections), 08 (car parking facilities) and 18 (surface water & drainage) of planning permission P0361/15/OUT relating to parcel 4.

    Land Between Lydney Bypass And Highfield Road Highfield Road Lydney Gloucestershire

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  9. ConsentP0074/22/FUL

    Erection of six dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and works. Construction of new vehicular access. Demolition of existing dwelling (revised description)

    School House Naas Lane Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5AT

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  10. ConsentP0075/22/FUL

    Conversion of garage and formation of porch and bathroom on front elevation in conjunction with neighbouring semi detached property.

    15 Adams Way Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RQ

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  11. ConsentP0076/22/FUL

    Erection of porch and conversion of integral garage to living accommodation.

    14 Adams Way Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RQ

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  12. ConsentP0006/22/DISCON

    Discharge of Condition 04 (Programme of archaeological work), Condition 10 (External Lighting) relating to planning permission P2172/20/FUL

    Woodlands Staunton Village Staunton GL16 8NU

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  13. ConsentP0078/22/FUL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension, front and side porch with internal alterations

    Galleons Reach Boughspring Lane Tidenham Chase NP16 7JJ

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  14. RefusedP0080/22/FUL

    Change of use of land to provide dog agility fields with 1.8m fencing, walking fields, car parking and erection of fencing with access around two electricity poles.

    Overton Farm Coldharbour Lane Oxenhall GL18 1DJ

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  15. ConsentP0081/22/FUL

    Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation. Alterations to existing driveway, including widening entrance.

    47 Coomb Drive Ruspidge Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3ED

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  16. ConsentP0082/22/FUL

    Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side and rear extension.

    Bojean Grange Court Road Adsett Westbury On Severn GL14 1PL

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  17. ConsentP0083/22/TCA

    1 x Walnut tree - undertake a 50% crown reduction.

    The Temple Old Monmouth Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0NZ

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  18. ConsentP0084/22/FUL

    Erection of a replacement garage with associated works. Demolition of existing garage.

    Aronda Blakeney Hill Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4BN

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  19. ConsentP0085/22/FUL

    Change of use from class E to Sui Generis.

    Unit 2 Lighthouse Trade Park Church Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5EN

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  20. ConsentP0086/22/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension together with associated works.

    Spinners Crow Ash Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RB

    Received 24 Jan 2022
  21. UnknownP0088/22/NONMAT

    Non-material amendment to planning application DF9096K to amend the approved layout of the 20 holiday chalets/lodges and amendment to the type of single storey holiday chalet/lodge to be provided.

    Forest Hills Golf Club Mile End Road Mile End GL16 7QD

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  22. ConsentP0089/22/TPO

    Sycamore, T1 of DFTPO70 - prune back to previous pruning points, in order to maintain the size of the tree and prevent branches becoming too large from weak attachment points. Part of a managed maintenance programme.

    Land Off Highfield Road (Lydney B) Highfield Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NA

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  23. UnknownP0091/22/FUL

    Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions to create additional living accommodation.

    Lansdowne House Brookend Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PW

    Received 25 Jan 2022
  24. DecidedP0092/22/LD1

    Application under section 191 to establish whether the use of annexe as a separate dwelling is lawful.

    Annexe 28 Strawberry Hill Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1LH

    Received 26 Jan 2022

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