How long do planning decisions take near Drybrook?

The average planning decision time near Drybrook is 52 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 Drybrook?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Drybrook?

The most common type of planning application near Drybrook is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Drybrook?

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Drybrook, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drybrook, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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About Drybrook

Population: 3,207 (2021)

District: Forest of Dean

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £327,610 (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 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drybrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Drybrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Drybrook.

- Willowbrook House Quabbs Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JD
Part retention of outbuilding as log store / shed and retention of additional outbuilding as garden store. (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-03
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- Willow Cottage Whitehill Lane Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9AD
Erection of first floor rear extension with balcony, demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-16
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- Land West Of White House Deans Walk Harrow Hill Gloucestershire GL17 9JU
Erection of a self-build, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space (revised description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-11-08
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- Drybrook Quarries Ltd Hawthorns Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9BT
Variation of condition 3(Duration) relating to planning consent 14/0032/FDS73M 21.10.2014 which required the quarrying and restoration to be completed by 28.04.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-04-24
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- Beulah Quabbs Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JD
Erection of loft extension over garage/carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Drybrook in Gloucestershire

Drybrook is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean, west Gloucestershire. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a range of planning opportunities in a scenic setting, making it an appealing area for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.

Property prices in Drybrook show an average sale price of £327,610, 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 Drybrook a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Drybrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Puddlebrook Quarry SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Drybrook

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Drybrook. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Drybrook.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Drybrook were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 82% 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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