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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
9,423Searchable applications
280Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 8,249 approved or refused records
774Refused applications

7,475 approved · 774 refused · 457 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Jul 2004 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. ConsentP1149/23/TCA

    Japanese Larch (tree 11 on submitted location plan) - remove all dead wood overhanging footpath. Sycamore (tree 18) - remove deadwood and ivy. Sycamore (tree 21) - remove tree due to poor condition. Crab Apple (tree 24) - remove as tree is suppressed by adjacent Sycamore causing it to lean over the road and in danger of fouling power-lines. Multi-stemmed Horse Chestnut (tree 37) - fell due to significant quantities of dead wood and declining condition.

    Land South Of The Green Newnham Gloucestershire

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  2. ConsentP1150/23/TCA

    Re-pollard all the Lime trees situated on the grass verge at The Chains (numbered 64 to 84 on the submitted location plan), to previous pollarding points, and remove all basal sprouts. Crown lift Lime trees on the grass verge at The Chains (numbered 68-75 and 82-84 on the submitted location plan), to 5 metres above parking bays. 3 x Lime trees on grass verge outside Newnham Club (numbered 87, 88 and 89 on the submitted location plan), re-pollard to previous pollarding points and remove all basal sprouts.

    Grass Verge High Street Newnham Gloucestershire

    Received 22 Aug 2023
  3. ConsentP1151/23/FUL

    Installation of Fibre Optic Cable to dwellinghouse via an existing pole above ground

    Laurel Cottage Kempley Green Kempley Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2BW

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  4. ConsentP1152/23/FUL

    Erection of retaining walls, ground mounted solar panels, and detached plantroom. Retrospective approval for roof mounted solar panels.

    Wych Hazel Cottage Blakeney Hill Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4BN

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  5. ConsentP1153/23/TCA

    T1 - Ash fell due to pushing wall and presence of ash dieback. T2 - Cherry Fell due to severe dieback and large cavity in trunk. Replanting - Customer will be advised to replant with 2 x fruit trees or ornamental trees. Details to be confirmed.

    Oakdean High Street Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4DY

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  6. ConsentP1154/23/FUL

    Change of use of agricultural barn to dwelling for rural workers accommodation with associated works.

    Barn At Pheasant Meadow Birdwood Gloucestershire GL19 3EH

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  7. ConsentP1156/23/TPO

    Fell 1 x Western Hemlock covered by area A1 of Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 93 (Tree number 676 on submitted tree inspection report). Tree is in terminal decline with approximately 95% of the crown dead. Top of the tree is also bent and twisted.

    Lower Perrygrove Farm Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QD

    Received 23 Aug 2023
  8. UnknownP1157/23/FUL

    Change of use of land and siting of two shepherds huts to be occupied by tourists with two parking spaces and ancillary works.

    Shepherds Huts Newberries Farm Blackwells End Hartpury Gloucestershire

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  9. ConsentP1159/23/TCA

    T1 Walnut: Dismantle the tree and grind out the stump, remove all arisings from site, and replant with an English oak (Quercus robur) nearby in an appropriate location. Reason: The tree is almost completely dead, and there is evidence of decay on two main structural limbs, meaning that structural failure (in proximity to a Listed building) is reasonably foreseeable. T2 Robinia (adjacent to Walnut and growing up and through large Hazel): Fell to ground level and poison stump to prevent regeneration. Reason: Upper part of the tree is dead. No amenity value.

    Prince Of Wales Gloucester Road Corse Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3RF

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  10. ConsentP1160/23/FUL

    Creation of new vehicular access and erection of three bungalows.

    Land West Of Little Orchard Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucestershire

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  11. ConsentP1161/23/TCA

    Removal of 8 metres of Leylandii hedging, the hedge is over 12 metres tall and growing into the 2 walnut trees that are either side of it. Removal of Hawthorn which is growing into walnut tree. Crown reduction of Portuguese Laurel - reduce height of crown by 3 metres and lateral spread by 2 metres. Crown reduction of 5 plum trees - reduce height of crown by 2 metres.

    Victoria Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NX

    Received 25 Aug 2023
  12. ConsentP1162/23/LBC

    Listed Building Consent for minor remedial works for repair and maintenance purposes to the external elements of the building to include replacement of roof tiles, replacement of damaged rain water goods, replacement of rotten/damaged fascia and existing pointing in stonework to be replaced.

    Moat House High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TA

    Received 24 Aug 2023
  13. ConsentP1163/23/TCA

    Fell and remove 6 x Ash Trees (A1 to A6), due to presence of Ash Dieback. Fell and remove 2 x Cypress trees (C1 and C2), due to very large size, excessive shading, proximity to property, and damage caused to drainage system. 1 x Horse Chestnut (HC1), reduce crown by 25% to improve natural lighting and promote better growth of tree, hedgerow and grass area. Coppice 2 x Hazel (H1 and H2), to allow regeneration, due to excessive shading and uneven growth. Reduction will allow better regrowth of the trees, and allow surrounding trees and grass areas to flourish. Prune back and reshape 1 x Apple (F1) by 10%, and 1 x Apple (F2) by 25%, in order to allow better growth of the trees and surrounding vegetation.

    Woodbine Cottage Forty Green Lowbands Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3SL

    Received 25 Aug 2023
  14. ConsentP1166/23/FUL

    Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, summerhouse and carport. Demolition of existing garage, shed & rear conservatory. (Par5- retrospective)

    Nocton Rise Home Farm Lane Ellwood Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7ND

    Received 25 Aug 2023
  15. ConsentP1167/23/FUL

    Erection of a single storey extension and erection of garden room/home office

    Scatterford Cottage The Butts Clearwell Gloucestershire GL16 8PW

    Received 28 Aug 2023
  16. ConsentP1168/23/TCA

    Ash (AT1 on plan) - reduce crown by approximately 2-3m where required to give an even canopy and reduce sail and shading. Beech (BT1) - complete canopy reduction removing between 1.5 to 2.5 m to help even the trees growth, and improve light in to the garden. Crack willow (WT1) - to have a 1.5-2.5 m reduction all over to manage growth rate and to remove excess growth leading towards overhead power cables. Birch tree (SB1) - to have approximately 2 m canopy reduction all over to reshape the canopy and remove growth leading towards overhead power cables. Mixed shrubs (MS1) - to be reduced by approximately 1-1.5 m to help manage growth. Main species are Holly and Cypress. Leylandii (LT1) - to be reduced by approximately 1-2 m to help manage growth.

    Church Cottage The Causeway Redmarley Gloucestershire GL19 3JS

    Received 28 Aug 2023
  17. ConsentP1169/23/FUL

    Erection of a self-build two bedroom bungalow with associated works

    Oakdene Oaklea Road Yorkley Gloucestershire GL15 4RU

    Received 28 Aug 2023
  18. ConsentP1170/23/FUL

    Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis with minor alterations to allow a dog grooming salon.

    21 St John Street Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AP

    Received 28 Aug 2023
  19. UnknownP1172/23/FUL

    Variation of condition 01 (approved plans) relating to P0066/23/APP to allow for habitable rooms within loft space

    Yew Tree Cottage Bromsberrow Heath Ledbury HR8 1PG

    Received 29 Aug 2023
  20. ConsentP1173/23/TCA

    Fell 1 x False Cypress tree.

    Rubblestones Forge Row Lower Lydbrook Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9NP

    Received 29 Aug 2023
  21. ConsentP1174/23/TCA

    Crown reduction of approx 15% and crown lifting to a height of approx 2 metres to four trees adjacent to neighbour's fence and garage to prevent branches from contacting neighbour's property, and in addition to allow more light into that part of the garden. Trees to be reduced are T1 (Lime), T2 (London Plane), T3 (Lime) and T4 (Lime), all situated along the perimeter of the property and overhanging the neighbour's property. All trees were planted at the same time and are approx 15m high and 1m from neighbouring property.

    Bicknor House Ross Road English Bicknor Gloucestershire GL16 7PF

    Received 29 Aug 2023
  22. ConsentP1177/23/FUL

    Replacement dwelling comprising the demolition of an existing three bedroom bungalow and the construction of a six bedroom dwelling.

    Chelten Elms Boughspring Lane Tidenham Chase Gloucestershire NP16 7JJ

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  23. RefusedP1178/23/OUT

    Outline application for the erection of No.12 tourist chalets and associated works (all matters reserved) (resubmission)

    Land North Of Rosemary Lane Stroat Chepstow

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  24. ConsentP1179/23/FUL

    A retrospective application for provision of a structure containing 2 hot tub, he provision of a parking area, the erection of a wood store for the mobile wood fired hot tubs, the erection of a refuse store and the installation of four underground tanks for foul waste and water connection. (Retrospective)

    Field At Whippington Corner Staunton Gloucestershire

    Received 31 Aug 2023

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