Allaston, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Allaston, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Allaston
Allaston is a village in Gloucestershire, England, now incorporated within the town of Lydney. Its integration into Lydney makes it a relevant area for planning applications, as developments in the village can impact the wider community and local amenities.
District: Lydney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Allaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allaston.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Allaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Allaston.
- - 83 Primrose Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SW
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of one and a half storey garage outbuilding with ancillary accommodation at first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 124 Primrose Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SP
Erection of a rear conservatory extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Allastone Court Farm Court Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SR
Erection of a Self Build Dwelling and two garages with associated vehicular access and works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 23 School Crescent Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5TA
Erection of a replacement double garage with associated landscaping. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 39 Primrose Way Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SQ
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 7 Oak Meadow Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SD
Application under section 192 to establish whether the conversion of existing garage to music room requires planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Allaston in Gloucestershire
Allaston is a village in Gloucestershire, England, now incorporated within the town of Lydney. Its integration into Lydney makes it a relevant area for planning applications, as developments in the village can impact the wider community and local amenities. It sits within the Lydney district.
Property prices in Allaston show an average sale price of £268,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Allaston a particularly low-crime area.
Allaston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pillowell, Lydney. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Allaston includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Allaston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Allaston
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Allaston. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Allaston.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Allaston were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- New Mills planning applications
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- Tutnalls planning applications
- Pillowell planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.