Beachley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beachley, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Beachley
Beachley is a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, England, situated on a peninsula at the confluence of the Rivers Wye and Severn, adjacent to the border with Monmouthshire, Wales. Notable for its impressive tidal range—the highest in the UK—Beachley is home to the M48 motorway, which connects England and Wales via the Severn Bridge and a smaller bridge over the Wye. Historically, the village served as a ferry port until 1966, when the Aust Ferry ceased operations. As of the 2011 census, Beachley had a population of 764, making it a small yet significant community for planning applications in the area.
Population: 764
District: Tidenham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,795 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Monmouthshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
- LSOA: Monmouthshire 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beachley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beachley.
- 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 Beachley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Beachley.
- - 1 Church Cottages Beachley Chepstow NP16 7HJ
Conversion of existing garage into granny annexe with alterations and raised roof to create first floor level and erection of a single storey garage with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-07-16
View full details - - St Johns Church Beachley Road Beachley Chepstow Mon
Change of use of redundant Church to a lock-up furniture restoration workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2011-08-15
View full details - - St Johns Church Beachley Road Beachley Chepstow Mon
Listed Building Consent for internal works to remove the pews to create a workshop area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2011-08-15
View full details - - Beachley House Beachley Road Beachley Chepstow Mon NP16 7HG
Conversion of existing outbuilding into holiday let accommodation. (Revised scheme).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2006-11-30
View full details - - Beachley House Old Coach Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7HG
Reconstruction of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2004-07-28
View full details - - Beachley House Old Coach Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7HG
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, including reconstruction of existing sub-standard garden room to create a conservatory. Relocation of existing satellite dish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2004-06-03
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A brief summary of Beachley in Gloucestershire
Beachley is a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, England, situated on a peninsula at the confluence of the Rivers Wye and Severn, adjacent to the border with Monmouthshire, Wales. Notable for its impressive tidal range—the highest in the UK—Beachley is home to the M48 motorway, which connects England and Wales via the Severn Bridge and a smaller bridge over the Wye. Historically, the village served as a ferry port until 1966, when the Aust Ferry ceased operations. As of the 2011 census, Beachley had a population of 764, making it a small yet significant community for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 764. It sits within the Tidenham district.
Property prices in Beachley show an average sale price of £357,795, 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 Beachley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beachley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye, 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, Beachley 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 Beachley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Beachley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 127 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beachley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 127 days, decisions near Beachley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Beachley were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.