Baker's Hill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Baker's Hill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Baker's Hill are administered by Forest Of Dean District Council. View the full Forest Of Dean District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Baker's Hill
Coleford is a vibrant market town located in the west of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, just two miles east of the Welsh border and near the scenic Wye Valley. As the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean district, it had a population of 9,273 according to the 2021 Census, which includes the village of Baker's Hill. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments, making it a focal point for those interested in local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,927 (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 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Baker's Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baker's Hill.
- 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 Baker's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Baker's Hill.
- P0682/26/FUL · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 7 Woodgate Road Mile End Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QE
Proposed Vehicular Access and Parking and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-06-29 - P0689/26/FUL · Received: Tue 09 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 7 Machen Road Broadwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7BU
Erection of porch with associated works. Demolition of existing porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 09 (LEMP) relating to P0372/24/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Land At Folly Farm Mile End Road Coleford GL16 7QD
Installation of 1 new pole structure with 0 stays on the pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - P0527/26/OHL - Land At Folly Farm Mile End Road Coleford GL16 7QD
Installation of 1 new pole structure with 0 stays on the pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-07 - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 4 (CMP) relating to planning permission P0372/24/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 12 (drainage) of Planning Permission P0372/24/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 10 (external lighting) of planning permission P0372/24/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 08 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission P0372/24/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 06 (Construction Environmental Management Plan - Biodiversity) of planning permission P0372/24/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Longstone Machen Road Broadwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7BU
Erection of detached garden room with associated works. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land At The Slopes Union Road Bakers Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QB
Approval of reserved matters application (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) of outline permission P1681/21/OUT for the erection of 2 dwellings with associated works. Discharge of Cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Poolway Farm Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire
Construction of a four-arm roundabout at Baker's Hill/Gloucester Road to access proposed residential development at Poolway Farm.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Land At The Slopes Bakers Hill Coleford Gloucestershire
Approval of reserved matters of outline permission P1681/21/OUT and discharge of conditions 05 (materials) and 10 (biodiversity enhancements) for the erection of two dwellings and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - - Land At The Slopes Bakers Hill Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 1 (reserved matters), Condition 2 (foul and surface water drainage), Condition 3 (site sections), Condition 4 (access, EV and cycle facilities), Condition 5 (materials), Conditi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 6 The Paddocks Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PX
Oak; T6 of DFTPO2 in rear garden of 6 The Paddocks, section fell to ground level because roots are pushing the fence and wall over, and due to this twin stemmed tree having a weak co-dominant stem at
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-01-26
View full details - - 58 Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8BW
Conversion of existing attached garage and erection of new single storey garage extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Land At The Slopes Union Road Bakers Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QB
Outline application for the erection of two dwellings with associated works (all matters reserved).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - The Paddocks Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PX
T1, T2 and T3 of DFTPO2 Fell to ground level due to advanced ash dieback.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - 54 Gloucester Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8BW
Erection of a double garage. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-02-26
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A brief summary of Baker's Hill in Gloucestershire
Coleford is a vibrant market town located in the west of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, just two miles east of the Welsh border and near the scenic Wye Valley. As the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean district, it had a population of 9,273 according to the 2021 Census, which includes the village of Baker's Hill. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments, making it a focal point for those interested in local planning applications.
Property prices in Baker's Hill show an average sale price of £287,927, 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 Baker's Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Baker's Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coleford. 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 Baker's Hill includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Baker's Hill
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Baker's Hill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Baker's Hill.
The average decision period of 77 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 Baker's Hill were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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