Cinderford, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cinderford, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cinderford 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 Cinderford
Cinderford is a town and civil parish located on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, with a population of 8,777 as of the 2021 Census. Its unique positioning within a historic forested area may influence local planning considerations, making it a key location for potential development and community projects.
Population: 8,773 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,119 (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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cinderford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cinderford.
- 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 Cinderford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Cinderford.
- - 9 Forest Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NT
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension requires planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land At 114 Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire
Erection of one dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 24 Meendhurst Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2EG
Discharge of Condition 3 (Noise management plan) relating to planning permission P1328/25/COU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Rugby Sports And Social Club Dockham Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2AQ
Construction of two covered padel courts and gymnasium with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 52 Abbey Street Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NP
Variation of condition 04 (window details) relating to permission P1095/25/FUL to allow for amendments to first floor window northeast elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 24 Meendhurst Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2EG
Change of use from residential dwelling to holiday let (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 9 Church Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2ED
Conversion of existing dwelling to 1 bedsit, four 1 bed apartments & one 2 bed apartment. Erection of two rear extensions with associated works. Demolition of small rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 56 Abbey Street Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NP
Installation of dropped kerb and parking to front of property. Demolition of existing porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 42 Church Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2EA
Erection of first floor extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Existing Garden Rear Of 10 Flaxley Street Cinderford Gloucestershire
Permission in principle for the erection of a dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 2 Mount Pleasant Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3BX
Erection of detached annexe ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Cinderford in Gloucestershire
Cinderford is a town and civil parish located on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, with a population of 8,777 as of the 2021 Census. Its unique positioning within a historic forested area may influence local planning considerations, making it a key location for potential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,773 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Cinderford show an average sale price of £245,119, 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 Cinderford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cinderford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buckshraft Mine & Bradley Hill Railway Tunnel SSSI, Soudley Ponds SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat Sites. 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, Cinderford 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 Cinderford
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Cinderford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cinderford.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Cinderford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cinderford were full planning applications (17), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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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.