How long do planning decisions take near Brockweir?

The average planning decision time near Brockweir is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Brockweir?

The planning approval rate near Brockweir is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brockweir?

The most common type of planning application near Brockweir is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brockweir?

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Brockweir, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brockweir, Gloucestershire.

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About Brockweir

Brockweir is a village located within the Hewelsfield and Brockweir civil parish in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England. This civil parish also encompasses the nearby village of Hewelsfield, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.

District: Hewelsfield and Brockweir

Website: http://www.hewelsfieldandbrockweirpc.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,548 (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 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brockweir.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brockweir.

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 Brockweir based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Brockweir.

- Rock Farm Bungalow Coldharbour Road Brockweir Chepstow NP16 7NN
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Drainage scheme), 5 (Surfacing materials), 7 (Landscape scheme) and 10 (CEMP-B) relating to planning permission P0996/23/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Tump Cottage Hollywell Lane Brockweir Chepstow NP16 7PJ
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a rear single storey extension and front porch requires planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-06-09
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- Garages The Triangle Brockweir NP16 7NR
Erection of a detached dwelling and demolition of existing garages.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Brockweir in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Brockweir show an average sale price of £371,548, 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 Brockweir a particularly low-crime area.

Brockweir has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brockweir. 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 Brockweir includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sylvan House Barn SSSI, Shorn Cliff and Caswell Woods SSSI, The Hudnalls SSSI and 1 more; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat Sites, River Wye, Wye Valley Woodlands. 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, Brockweir planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hewelsfieldandbrockweirpc.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 Brockweir

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Brockweir. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Brockweir.

The average decision period of 74 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 Brockweir were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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