How long do planning decisions take near Collafield?

The average planning decision time near Collafield is 73 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 Collafield?

The planning approval rate near Collafield is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Collafield?

The most common type of planning application near Collafield is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Collafield?

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Collafield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Collafield, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Collafield 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.

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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 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Collafield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Collafield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Collafield.

- Middlecote Callamore Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3LB
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a rear single storey extension requires planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 1-3 Worcester Road, 2, 4, 6, 8 Danby Close, And 13-33,35,37,39,41,43,45,47,49,51 Meadow Road Cinderford Gloucestershire
Extension of roof verges to accommodate future external wall installation, installation of solar panels to roofs, upgrading of heating & hot water systems, replacement of 1 no full height window with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Collafield in Gloucestershire

Collafield is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Collafield 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 Collafield a particularly low-crime area.

Collafield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Littledean. 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 Collafield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dean Hall Coach House & Cellar SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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, Collafield 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 Collafield

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Collafield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Collafield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Collafield were full planning applications (12), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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