How long do planning decisions take near Coaley?

The average planning decision time near Coaley is 205 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 Coaley?

The planning approval rate near Coaley is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coaley?

The most common type of planning application near Coaley is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coaley?

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Coaley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coaley, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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About Coaley

Coaley is a picturesque village located in Gloucestershire, approximately 4 miles from Dursley and 5 miles from Stroud. Nestled at the edge of the Cotswold Hills and flanked by Frocester Hill and the Coaley Peak picnic site, the village offers scenic views that descend toward the River Cam and the Severn Estuary. With a population of around 770 residents, Coaley presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural charm with accessibility to nearby towns.

Population: 828 (2021)

District: Stroud

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coaley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coaley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Coaley.

- Land At Betworthy Farm The Street Coaley Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 5 (management and maintenance of streets), 11 (tree planting) and 19 (lighting design strategy) from S.24/0672/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-10
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- The Old Vicarage The Street Coaley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5EB
Replacement of bay window, replacement and refurbishment of windows, and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-03
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- The Old Vicarage The Street Coaley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5EB
Beech tree TPO/0087 - Sensitive re-shaping and general minor thinning out, Crown raise by approx 1m and removal of 2 branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Silver Street House Silver Street Coaley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5AX
Erection of stables. Change of use of land from agricultural to equine.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Coaley in Gloucestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coaley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Coaley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Coaley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.coaleypc.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 Coaley

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Coaley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 205 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 Coaley.

With an average of 205 days, decisions near Coaley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Coaley were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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