Coleford, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coleford 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 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.
Population: 9,275 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,927 (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 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coleford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coleford.
- 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 Coleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
438 planning applications found near Coleford.
- P0614/26/FUL · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 30 The Links Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HX
Erection of a single storey front extension with associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 30 The Links Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HX
Erection of a single storey front extension with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - P0585/26/FUL · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RE
Replacement of existing gate
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-20 - P0585/26/FUL - SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RE
Replacement of existing gate
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-20 - - SPP Pumps Ltd Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RE
Replacement of existing gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AE
Application under section 192 to establish whether the replacement of the existing front elevation timber windows with new white uPVC windows requires planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - P0560/26/LD2 - 28 Market Place Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AE
Application under section 192 to establish whether the replacement of the existing front elevation timber windows with new white uPVC windows requires planning permission
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-13 - P0545/26/TPO - The Branches Hampshire Gardens Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HU
Reduce crown of Copper Beech covered by T1 of DFTPO 63 by between 2 and 3 metres to stop tree from coming into contact with neighbours property and to make sure that it is still balanced.
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-12 - - The Branches Hampshire Gardens Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HU
Reduce crown of Copper Beech covered by T1 of DFTPO 63 by between 2 and 3 metres to stop tree from coming into contact with neighbours property and to make sure that it is still balanced.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JB
Construction of new sub-station compound with associated sub-station building, 2 No. transformers and associated access road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JB
Erection of a warehouse extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 High Street Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HF
Change of use from offices to a single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Car Park Pyart Court Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8BD
Extension/improvements of Coleford town centre cycle track/footpath with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 8 High Street Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HF
Change of use from offices to a single dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 37 Newland Street Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8AJ
T1 - Bay Laurel: Prune back all overhanging and encroaching lateral growth to the property boundary to restore full width of the public footpath and carriageway. Crown lift to 5 metres above ground le
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Area 2 Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RE
Erection of a Class 7 MOT bay, workshop and preparation building for motorhome servicing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-08-25
View full details - - Deanholme And Sunnymount Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HP
Erection of detached dwelling with associated landscaping and works. Demolition of 2 no. semi detached buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 1 Poolway Court Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DQ
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 23 Prospect Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DB
Erection of a two storey side extension with associated works. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 1 Victoria Gardens Victoria Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DX
Extension to the existing veranda and proposed glazed canopy with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Coleford in Gloucestershire
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 £287,927, 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 Coleford a particularly low-crime area.
Coleford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coleford. 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 Coleford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Bow and Old Ham Mines SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Coleford
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Coleford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coleford.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Coleford were full planning applications (37), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (6). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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