Search Coleford planning applications

44 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Coleford · updated daily · Forest of Dean District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 44 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Coleford Town Council 4 Mushet Walk Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8BQAwaiting decisiontestFull ApplicationReceived 2 Nov 2026P1314/26/FUL
4 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FDAwaiting decisionUndertake the following works to Copper Beech covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 183. Reduce lowest branch on southern side of tree by approximately 2-3 metres, in accordance with BS3998:2010. Reduce branches on eastern side of tree near neighbours house to give a clearance of 3m (or to nearest suitable pruning point), In accordance with BS3998:2010.Received 26 Oct 2026P1278/26/TPO
The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JBAwaiting decisionErection of a sub-station compound, including the erection of 2 no. switchrooms, 2 no. transformers and associated access road.Received 19 Oct 2026P1235/26/FUL
SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8REAwaiting decisionErection of a semi permanent building providing 342m� of undercover storage for engines and metal fabrications currently stored externally within the existing yard.Received 8 Oct 2026P1090/26/FUL
3 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FDAwaiting decisionUndertake a 20-25% crown reduction of Copper Beech covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 183. Remove any dead, diseased or rubbing branches and undertake selective minor structural pruning.Received 21 Sep 2026P1105/26/TPO

Planning in Coleford

Approved: 88%; 43 of 46 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Coleford in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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Around Coleford

Postcode districts

GL16 110 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Forest of Dean District Council

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About Coleford

Coleford is a market town located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, just two miles east of the Welsh border and adjacent to the scenic Wye Valley. As the administrative centre for the Forest of Dean district, it had a population of 9,273 according to the 2021 Census, which includes the nearby village of Baker's Hill. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,275 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.

Property prices in Coleford show an average sale price of £287,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Coleford has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coleford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Coleford, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near Coleford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Coleford?

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Coleford. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Coleford?

The average planning decision time near Coleford is 71 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 Coleford?

The planning approval rate near Coleford is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coleford?

The most common type of planning application near Coleford is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coleford?

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