Clearwell, Newport Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clearwell, Newport.
Newport · Wales · settlement
About Clearwell
Clearwell is a quaint village and former manor located in the Forest of Dean, West Gloucestershire, England. Nestled 3 miles south of Coleford and just 2.5 miles from the Welsh border, Clearwell has a small population of around 350 residents, making it a charming locale for potential planning applications in a rural setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Newport
- Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
- LSOA: Newport 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clearwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clearwell.
- 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 Clearwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Clearwell.
- - Pen Y Groes Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
PROPOSED NEW AGRICULTURAL ACCESS TO SERVICE EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS AND FARM HOLDING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Pen Y Groes, Mobile Home Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING) FOR THE SITING OF BUILDING AND USE AS A SINGLE DWELLING (USE CLASS C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - Neuadd Wen Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF 4 NO. SELF CONTAINED MIXED USE B1 AND D2 PODS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - The Hollies, Garden Cottage Pentre-Poeth Road Newport NP10 8RT
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SUBSTANDARD DWELLING WITH A NEW, HIGH-QUALITY FAMILY HOME DESIGNED TO MEET MODERN LIVING STANDARDS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - The Hollies, Great Barn Pentre-Poeth Road Newport NP10 8RT
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A NEW GARAGE/OUTBUILDING IN THE REAR GARDEN
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-02-09
View full details - - Pen Y Groes Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
AGRICULTURAL BARN
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - The Hollies, Coach House Pentre-Poeth Road Newport NP10 8RT
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR PROPOSED NEW RESIDENTIAL OUTBUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-03-03
View full details - - The Hollies, Great Barn Pentre-Poeth Road Newport NP10 8RT
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR PROPOSED CREATION OF GARAGE / OUTBUILDING IN REAR GARDEN
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-03-03
View full details - - Pen Y Groes Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL BARN FOR STORAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2022-10-31
View full details - - Neuadd Wen Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR SELF-CONTAINED GLAMPING PODS FOR TOURISM
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2020-12-08
View full details - - Clearwell Farm Pentre-Poeth Road Newport CF3 6XT
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND CAR PORT TO WEST ELEVATION, TWO STOREY PORCH TO NORTH ELEVATION, CONSERVATORY WITH BALCONY OVER TO WEST ELEVATION AND ASSOCIATED WINDOW AND ROOF ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2019-02-04
View full details - - Croes-Carn-Einon Farm Holly Lane Newport NP10 8RR
CHANGE OF USE TO WASTE TRANSFER STATION (AFFECTING FOOTPATH 393/89/1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2017-01-30
View full details - - Farm House Clearwell Farm Pentre-Poeth Road Newport CF3 6XT
DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF 2NO. SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2016-09-03
View full details - - Clearwell Farm Pentre-Poeth Road Newport CF3 6XT
PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED ROAD AFFECTING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 400/2
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newport | Date: 2016-06-19
View full details - - Pen Y Groes Penylan Road Bassaleg Newport NP10 8RW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL BARN FOR HAY AND MACHINERY STORAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newport | Date: 2014-02-24
View full details - - Clearwell Farm Pentre-Poeth Road Newport CF3 6XT
REMOVAL OF CONDITION 4 (HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION) OF PLANNING PERMISSION 09/0486 FOR THE REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS 3 AND 5 (ROOFLIGHTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH AGREED CHANGES) RELATING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 08/0
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Newport | Date: 2013-04-16
View full details - - Pentre-Poeth Road Cardiff CF3 6XT
DEMOLITION OF KITCHEN EXTENSION, CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION WITH SINGLE STOREY PORCH TO INCORPORATE A FARM OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR AND BEDROOM ABOVE, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY RE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2011-12-13
View full details - - Clearwell Farm Pentre-Poeth Road Newport CF3 6XT
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL STORAGE BUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newport | Date: 2011-03-21
View full details - - Pentre-Poeth Road
SCREENING OPINION REQUEST IN RELATION TO A 1MW SOLAR FARM
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2010-12-21
View full details - - Croes-Carn-Einon Farm Holly Lane Newport NP10 8RR
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 2 (SIGNAGE) AND 3 (MUD PREVENTION SCHEME) RELATING TO APPEAL REFERENCE APP/G6935/A/08/2090463 FOR THE COMPLETION OR REINSTATEMENT WORKS TO EXISTING LANDFILL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newport | Date: 2009-10-06
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A brief summary of Clearwell in Newport
Clearwell is a quaint village and former manor located in the Forest of Dean, West Gloucestershire, England. Nestled 3 miles south of Coleford and just 2.5 miles from the Welsh border, Clearwell has a small population of around 350 residents, making it a charming locale for potential planning applications in a rural setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clearwell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clearwell 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 Clearwell
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Clearwell. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 133 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 Clearwell.
With an average of 133 days, decisions near Clearwell 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 Clearwell were full planning applications (3), outline 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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