Awre, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Awre, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Awre
Awre is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Forest of Dean District in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the River Severn, it serves as an electoral ward, making it an area of interest for individuals researching planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 1,681 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
Website: http://www.awre-parish-council.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £261,719 (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 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Awre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Awre.
- 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 Awre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Awre.
- - Land At Severn Valley Touring Awre Gloucestershire GL14 1EJ
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Materials), 9 (Landscaping) and 10 (Biodiversity enhancements) relating to planning permission P1536/22/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Guy Hall Farm Northington Lane Awre Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1EL
Prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn to flexible commercial use within Class E comprising an indoor electric bike track.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Guy Hall Farm Northington Lane Awre Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1EL
Change of use from agricultural land, building and storage area to equestrian Sui Generis. (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Awre in Gloucestershire
Awre is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Forest of Dean District in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the River Severn, it serves as an electoral ward, making it an area of interest for individuals researching planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,681 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Awre show an average sale price of £261,719, 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 Awre a particularly low-crime area.
Awre has one conservation area within its boundaries: Awre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Awre includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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, Awre planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.awre-parish-council.org.uk/. 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 Awre
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Awre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Awre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Awre were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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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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.