Search Bream planning applications
25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bream · updated daily · Forest of Dean District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1 The Old Sawmills The Tufts Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6HLAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 05 (details of proposed gates) relating to application number P0190/22/FULReceived 10 Nov 2026P1279/26/DISCON
- Sharnel Whitecroft Road Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6LNAwaiting decisionErection of a self-build replacement dwellinghouse with detached garage and associated worksReceived 6 Nov 2026P1268/26/FUL
- Endun Hang Hill Road Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6LQAwaiting decisionErection of a First Floor Extension with dormers and Juliette balcony, Single Storey Side Extension, porch and Garage/Workshop Extension with associated works. Demolition of porch.Received 26 Oct 2026P0803/26/FUL
- Rosehill High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6EQApprovedFirst Floor Side ExtensionReceived 11 Aug 2026Decided 9 Sep 2026P0923/26/FUL
- Land At Fairview Forest Road Bream GloucestershireAwaiting decisionConstruction of 2 no. 4 bedroom detached houses, garages and associated landscapingReceived 11 Aug 2026P0908/26/FUL
Planning in Bream
- Approved
- 94%
- 30 of 31 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bream in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.
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Around Bream
Postcode districts
GL15 202 applications in the last 12 monthsGL16 109 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Forest of Dean District Council
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About Bream
Bream is a village situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, near the Lyd River and within the historic Forest of Dean coalfield. As of 2025, Bream has a population of around 4,812 residents, making it a vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,171. It sits within the West Dean district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bream area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bream a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bream has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bream 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bream, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Bream. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).