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Planning applications in GL16

We hold 976 planning applications for the GL16 postcode area, 101 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 57 days. The area is covered by Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

976
applications held
101
in the past year
92%
approved
57 days
median decision

Councils covering GL16

Forest of Dean (967)Gloucestershire (9)

Recent applications in GL16

Pending
21 Sept 2026P1105/26/TPO
3 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FDForest of Dean

Undertake a 20-25% crown reduction of Copper Beech covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 183. Remove any dead, diseased or rubbing branches and undertake selective minor structural pruning.

Pending
15 Sept 2026P1086/26/FUL
Braceland Adventure Centre Bracelands Farm Braceland Christchurch Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7NPForest of Dean

Change of Use of Adventure Centre (Sui Generis) to Heritage Skills Centre (Class F1(a)) with associated works Please refer to submitted planning statement and accompanying docs for further information

Pending
10 Sept 2026P1035/26/FUL
The Brambles Nine Wells Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7ATForest of Dean

Change of use of Existing Annex to Holiday Let accommodation. (Retrospective)

Pending
4 Sept 2026P1041/26/FUL
Puzzlewood Perrygrove Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QBForest of Dean

Engineering works comprising the laying of hardstanding (crushed stone) over existing parking area (retrospective)

Pending
2 Sept 2026P0910/26/FUL
Perrygrove Farm Perrygrove Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QBForest of Dean

Proposed engineering operations consisting of laying stone on existing access (Retrospective)

Pending
27 Aug 2026P1005/26/DISCON
Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QAForest of Dean

Discharge of conditions 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan - Biodiversity), 12 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 14 (Bat Mitigation Plan), and 15 (scheme for biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P1594/23/FUL

Pending
19 Aug 2026P0975/26/TCA
Morning Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NXForest of Dean

Pollard Ash tree (1) to previous pollarded height of 2.7 metres. Pollard Willow tree (2) to previous pollarded height of 2.8 metres. Reduce crown of Silver Birch (3) by 40% to avoid interference with overhead cables and to improve its shape.

Pending
18 Aug 2026P0968/26/TCA
South Lodge Savage Hill Newland Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NHForest of Dean

Remove Leylandii hedge (1) on southern lower boundary of property and replace with Cherry Laurel. Reduce crowns of 2 x Cypress trees (2) near eastern boundary by 30%. Reduce crown of Purple Beech (3) in northern corner of garden by 20% to reduce risk of summer branch drop. Reduce crown of Weeping Willow (4) at entrance by 30%.

Pending
11 Aug 2026P0902/26/FUL
Sunnyside Crow Ash Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RBForest of Dean

Demolition of existing kitchen extension and erection of two storey side extension with single storey wrapping round rear of the property.

Pending
5 Aug 2026P0916/26/FUL
Barn House The Purples Coalway Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7JLForest of Dean

Rear single-storey extension

Pending
4 Aug 2026P0907/26/LD1
Adventure Centre Staunton Meend Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PDForest of Dean

Application under section 191 to establish whether the erection of hallway extension and internal and external alterations to allow for continued use as holiday accommodation is lawful.

Permitted
Small
Trees
3 Aug 2026P0906/26/TCA
Moss Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NXForest of Dean

Remove two main stems from a five-stemmed Bay tree to allow access for the safe removal of a Silver Birch that was approved for removal under P0510/26/TCA.

Permitted
Small
Amendment
29 Jul 2026P0890/26/NONMAT
Shop The Laurels Staunton Gloucestershire GL16 8PAForest of Dean

Non-material amendment to P0547/25/FUL to allow for amendments to internal layout and fenestration.

Pending
Small
Trees within a Conservation Area
24 Jul 2026P0873/26/TCA
Moss Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NXForest of Dean

Group of three Holly trees in rear garden of property; remove one tree and reduce height of remaining two trees by 50%.

Pending
23 Jul 2026P0704/26/LBC
Castle View Barn Castle Farm Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LGForest of Dean

Listed building consent for the Installation of an air source heat pump to replace the existing (condemned) oil boiler and oil tank.

Pending
Small
Trees within a Conservation Area
21 Jul 2026P0849/26/TCA
Bicknor House Ross Road English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PFForest of Dean

Fell dead Willow tree (T1) in rear garden of Bicknor House for safety reasons. The tree has been progressively losing its leaves over the last 4 years and has had a number of fungal infections.

Pending
17 Jul 2026P0790/26/ADV
19 Pyart Court Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RGForest of Dean

Installation of 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign and 1 no. internally illuminated totem sign.

Pending
13 Jul 2026P0752/26/FUL
Land At The West Of Kilarney Coalway Road Coalway GloucestershireForest of Dean

Erection of 7 dwellings, with construction of access, and associated landscape works

Pending
10 Jul 2026P0817/26/LD2
Stone House 5 The Crescent Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RFForest of Dean

Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension requires planning permission.

Pending
9 Jul 2026P0801/26/FUL
28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AEForest of Dean

Replacement of windows to the front elevation.

Pending
7 Jul 2026P0789/26/FUL
19 Pyart Court Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RGForest of Dean

Change of use of an Estate Agent's (Class E), to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), installation of extraction and ventilation equipment, minor external alterations, sinage and associated works.

Pending
Small
Overhead Electricity Lines
30 Jun 2026P0771/26/OHL
Barn Lime Kiln Road Staunton GloucestershireForest of Dean

Installation of wooden support pole and one span of low voltage conductor

Pending
30 Jun 2026P0696/26/FUL
Corrella High Street Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JSForest of Dean

Replacement of existing white uPVC and aluminium-framed windows and doors with dark grey uPVC windows and GRP composite external doors.

Pending
29 Jun 2026P0682/26/FUL
7 Woodgate Road Mile End Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QEForest of Dean

Proposed Vehicular Access and Parking and associated works

Pending
23 Jun 2026P0735/26/FUL
71 Park Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7AGForest of Dean

Erection of a two-storey rear, and single-storey side, front and rear extensions. Dropped kerb to highway

Pending
23 Jun 2026P0679/26/FUL
Woodview 4 Wetheral Close Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RZForest of Dean

Erection of a garage with associated works.

Pending
16 Jun 2026P0710/26/FUL
Lower Carterspiece Farm Carterspiece English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7ERForest of Dean

Erection of side and rear single storey extensions with associated works. Demolition of conservatory and single storey extension.

Pending
15 Jun 2026P0701/26/FUL
Kennel Farm Mill End Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NFForest of Dean

Erection of two timber stables and a tack room for private equestrian use, together with associated hardstanding, adjacent to existing barn.

Pending
10 Jun 2026P0689/26/FUL
7 Machen Road Broadwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7BUForest of Dean

Erection of porch with associated works. Demolition of existing porch.

Permitted
Small
PE Demolition Applications
8 Jun 2026P0658/26/DEM
Formpave Units 1 3 And 7 The Business Park Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PNForest of Dean

Prior notification for the demolition of buildings.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
2 Jun 2026P0599/26/DISCON
Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QAForest of Dean

Discharge of condition 13 (Lighting) relating to P1594/23/FUL

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
28 May 2026P0615/26/DISCON
Forest Leisure Coleford Beech Avenue Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7JUForest of Dean

Discharge of condition 23 (Noise Impact) relating to P1174/25/FUL

Pending
Small
Full Application
27 May 2026P0614/26/FUL
30 The Links Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HXForest of Dean

Erection of a single storey front extension with associated works

Permitted
Small
Full Application
20 May 2026P0585/26/FUL
SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8REForest of Dean

Replacement of existing gate

Pending
Small
Non - Material Changes
20 May 2026P0589/26/NONMAT
The Old Church Scowles Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8QTForest of Dean

Non-material amendment to planning permission P0554/24/FUL to allow for change in roof materials from interlocking concrete tiles to anthracite insulated steel pantile sheeting.

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Section 192
13 May 2026P0560/26/LD2
28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AEForest of Dean

Application under section 192 to establish whether the replacement of the existing front elevation timber windows with new white uPVC windows requires planning permission

Permitted
Small
Works to Trees Covered by TPO
12 May 2026P0545/26/TPO
The Branches Hampshire Gardens Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HUForest of Dean

Reduce crown of Copper Beech covered by T1 of DFTPO 63 by between 2 and 3 metres to stop tree from coming into contact with neighbours property and to make sure that it is still balanced.

Pending
Small
Overhead Electricity Lines
7 May 2026P0527/26/OHL
Land At Folly Farm Mile End Road Coleford GL16 7QDForest of Dean

Installation of 1 new pole structure with 0 stays on the pole.

Pending
Small
Non - Material Changes
6 May 2026P0524/26/NONMAT
Windyridge Crow Ash Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RBForest of Dean

Non-material amendment to P0658/25/FUL to allow for the amendment of approved garage door to french doors.

Pending
Small
Trees within a Conservation Area
5 May 2026P0510/26/TCA
Moss Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NXForest of Dean

Removal of 1 x dead Silver Birch tree at the end of the garden for safety reasons. Reduce 1 x Yew, 1 x Laurel and 1 x Holly along same boundary by one third due to excessive overhang into neighbouring property and potential for structural damage.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Conditions
1 May 2026P0513/26/DISCON
Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford GL16 7QAForest of Dean

Discharge of condition 20 (flood alleviation) of P1594/23/FUL

Pending
1 May 2026P0505/26/FUL
15 Oakwood Road Sling Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JHForest of Dean

Variation of condition 02 (approved plans) relating to P0721/21/FUL to allow for minor design changes (retrospective)

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Conditions
1 May 2026P0512/26/DISCON
Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford GL16 7QAForest of Dean

Discharge of condition 18 (drainage) of planning permission P1594/23/FUL

Permitted
Small
Full Application
27 Apr 2026P0491/26/FUL
8 Crescent Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8EEForest of Dean

Variation of condition 02 (approved plans) relating to P0221/23/FUL to allow for reduction of width and increase of depth of extension with alterations to fenestration and roof.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Conditions
17 Apr 2026P0463/26/DISCON
Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QAForest of Dean

Discharge of Condition 6 (CMP) relating to planning permission P1594/23/FUL

Pending
15 Apr 2026P0443/26/DISCON
Lloyd Farm Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NUForest of Dean

Discharge of condition 05 (landscaping Scheme) relating to P1225/24/FUL

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 Apr 2026P0435/26/FUL
Halmar Brecon Way Edge End Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7EWForest of Dean

Extension and enhancement of an existing patio area across the front elevation of the dwelling

Permitted
Small
Change of Use
10 Apr 2026P0430/26/COU
31 Poppy Field Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7FFForest of Dean

Change of use of a dwellinghouse to form a self-contained 2 bed holiday let (short-stay visitor accommodation), with no internal structure alterations and no external alterations (retrospective)

Pending
Small
Full Application
9 Apr 2026P0425/26/FUL
Boughspring Clays Road Sling Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LJForest of Dean

Erection of a front boundary wall to existing dwelling

Pending
Small
Trees within a Conservation Area
1 Apr 2026P0404/26/TCA
Clearwell C Of E Primary School Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LGForest of Dean

Hedge line at the rear of the astroturf play area. Reduce all the Hazel and mixed hedge to fence height. Leave the Ash and Sycamore, ring the Ivy at the base.