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230 in the last 90 days54 in the last 3013 in the last 1490% approveddecisions typically take 67 days

Source: Forest of Dean District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 323 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Woodville Main Road Lower Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4TR
Remove Silver Birch next to drive, adjacent to Upper Road, and Willow in garden. Both trees are getting too big and are close to other buildings with the potential to cause damage.
PendingTrees within a Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026P1258/26/TCA
River Court Awre Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1EW
Reduce height of 2 x Beech trees by 30%, reducing lateral spread to match while maintaining balanced natural crown shape.
PendingTrees within a Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026P1253/26/TCA
St Peters Church High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1DS
Pollard 19 x Lime trees on the boundary wall bordering the A48 back to previous pollarding points. The trees have not been pollarded for more than 10 years and large branches extend over the A48.
PendingTrees within a Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026P1252/26/TCA
Kingford Napping Lane Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QH
Fell 1x Magnolia tree at rear of property due to damage already caused to drainage pipes between tree and house. The tree is also in close proximity to the house, which has the potential to result in structural damage to the property.
PendingTrees within a Conservation AreaReceived 19 Oct 2026P1239/26/TCA
2 The Green High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD
Fel 1 x Scots Pine and remove crown of adjacent conifer, with reduction of adjacent conifers and small stemmed species to approximately 3.5 metres in height to align with neighbouring conifers.
PendingTrees within a Conservation AreaReceived 19 Oct 2026P1238/26/TCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Forest of Dean District Council received?

Forest of Dean District Council received 1,401 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.

How long does Forest of Dean District Council take to decide applications?

Forest of Dean District Council takes an average of 67 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Forest of Dean District Council?

Forest of Dean District Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Forest of Dean District Council?

Submit your representation to Forest of Dean District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Forest of Dean District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Forest of Dean District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Forest of Dean District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 404 appeals were lodged against Forest of Dean District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Forest of Dean District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Forest of Dean District Council, located in west Gloucestershire, England, serves a diverse area named after the historic Forest of Dean. The council operates from its base in Coleford and oversees planning applications for various towns and villages within the district, including Cinderford, Lydney, and Newent, making it a key resource for anyone looking to navigate local development and planning regulations.

The council area encompasses 221 towns and villages. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Forest of Dean District Council received 1,401 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (413), tree works (137), discharge of conditions (122). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

404 planning appeals were lodged against Forest of Dean District Council decisions, of which 115 were allowed and 232 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Forest of Dean District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Forest of Dean District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.