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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 dates9,905Searchable applications
279Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 8,686 approved or refused records
815Refused applications
7,871 approved · 815 refused · 479 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information Skip to main contentContact planning Book a building inspectionLocal plan Planning and buildingPre-application advice Get advice on your planning applicationConservation areas Historic buildings and conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
More application records
- ConsentP0365/26/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension incorporating existing garaging to create ancillary living accommodation
Fernley House Pendock Road Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3LG
Received 25 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0366/26/FUL
Erection of single storey rear and two storey side extensions, installation of front sliding gate and hit-and-miss fence above existing boundary wall, and associated works
2 Edge Hills Close Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2XD
Received 25 Mar 2026 - Pending ConsiderationP0368/26/FUL
Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian and erection of high stable building, fencing to create paddocks and installation of septic tank and associated works.
Paunt House Barn Castle Tump Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1LS
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0369/26/FUL
Demolition of part of existing garage to allow for extension with associated external works.
Yew Tree Cottage Station Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1DA
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0370/26/FUL
Replacement roof structure including hardwood truss frame (replicant of the previous structure), rafters and ridge, with reinstatement of natural slate covering. Consolidation of stonework and mortar; replacement of failed timber lintels and failing stone infill to existing openings. Weather proofing of openings with timber panels. (part retrospective)
Bearse Barn North Of Bearse Farm The Bearse St Briavels Gloucestershire
Received 26 Mar 2026 - DecidedP0371/26/TCA
Corkscrew Willow (T1) reduce by 2 metres and shape. Conifers managed as hedge (T2) reduce by approximately 3 metres to previous height and trim both sides.
3 Kyrle Acre The Village Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2EP
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0372/26/DISCON
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Landscaping scheme) and 7 (LEMP) relating to planning permission P0804/25/FUL
Land At Goose Lane Bollow Gloucestershire
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0375/26/NONMAT
Non-material material amendment to P1243/25/FUL 02 (visibility), 03 (access) and 08 (bat and bird) to extend the time constraints to 12 months.
High Bank Laundry Lane Newland Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NQ
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0376/26/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, porch extension and first floor balcony and raising of roof to allow for second floor within roof space and associated works.
Four Winds Upleadon Road Highleadon Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1HJ
Received 26 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0377/26/FUL
Replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof over garage and porch including reconstruction of existing porch. Widening of existing dropped kerb to improve existing vehicular access.
71 Oak Way Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3SD
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0378/26/DISCON
Discharge of condition 03 (materials) of planning permission P1174/25/FUL.
Forest Leisure Coleford Beech Avenue Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7JU
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0380/26/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated works.
7 Cannop Villas Cannop Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7EH
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0381/26/FUL
Conversion of a barn to a single self-build dwellinghouse, alterations to the access and associated works
Agricultural Building (Bradley Villa) Lower Soudley Gloucestershire GL14 2UD
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0382/26/DISCON
Discharge of condition 10 (external lighting) of planning permission P0372/24/FUL.
Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0383/26/FUL
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) relating to P0755/24/FUL to allow for the alteration of the design
Land At Woodbine Cottage Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucestershire
Received 27 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0384/26/FUL
Installation of permeable block paved driveway with dropped kerb, and erection of boundary fencing
66 Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PT
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Pending ConsiderationP0385/26/FUL
Erection of a garage within residential curtilage
2 Woodville Moseley Green Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HN
Received 30 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0386/26/LBC
Listed building consent for the replacement of existing rotten bedroom window at front of the house.
68 Culver Street Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1DA
Received 30 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0387/26/FUL
Replacement of external joinery including windows, doors, fascias, soffits and dormer cladding, in timber, uPVC or composite materials with dark stained, wood-effect or anthracite grey finishes
The Chantry Park Lane St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6QX
Received 30 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0388/26/FUL
Erection of a double garage with associated works.
Redbrick House Hangerberry Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9QG
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Pending ConsiderationP0389/26/OUT
Outline Planning Permission for the erection of 1 self-build dwelling with all matters reserved except for access
Land West Of Pears Cottage Corsend Road Hartpury Gloucestershire
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Pending ConsiderationP0390/26/FUL
Erection of 1no. self build dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and associated works
Land East Of Pears Cottage Corsend Road Hartpury Gloucestershire
Received 30 Mar 2026 - DecidedP0394/26/TCA
Remove Hazel as it has grown too large for the small garden.
3 Ganderclough The Stenders Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0HY
Received 30 Mar 2026 - ConsentP0395/26/DISCON
Discharge of Condition 12 (drainage) of Planning Permission P0372/24/FUL
Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Received 30 Mar 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Forest of Dean District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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