Aylburton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aylburton, Gloucestershire.
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About Aylburton
Aylburton is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the A48 road approximately two miles south-west of Lydney. The village had a population of 689 in the 2001 census, which rose to 711 by the 2011 census, indicating a modest growth in the community that may influence local planning considerations.
Population: 669 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
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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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aylburton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aylburton.
- 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 Aylburton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Aylburton.
- - Sandford House Sandford Road Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DP
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of the 'Principal Entrance'
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 93 High Street Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DL
Erection of rear decking area to existing dwelling (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Aylburton in Gloucestershire
Aylburton is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the A48 road approximately two miles south-west of Lydney. The village had a population of 689 in the 2001 census, which rose to 711 by the 2011 census, indicating a modest growth in the community that may influence local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 669 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Aylburton 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 Aylburton a particularly low-crime area.
Aylburton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aylburton. 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 Aylburton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Aylburton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Aylburton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aylburton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Aylburton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Aylburton were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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