Ellwood, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ellwood, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Ellwood
Ellwood is a quaint hamlet located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 3 kilometres southeast of Coleford. The community is home to Ellwood F.C., a local football club that plays at Bromley Road, making it a focal point for recreational activities in the area. This charming setting offers potential for various planning applications, especially those related to community development and sporting facilities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,711 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ellwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ellwood.
- 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 Ellwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ellwood.
- - The Old Stone Works Fetter Hill Coleford Gloucestershire
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission P0922/96/FUL (approved plans condition added through P0858/20/NONMAT) to carry out alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Rose Cottage White Fetter Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LU
Alterations to existing vehicle access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Ellwood in Gloucestershire
Ellwood is a quaint hamlet located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 3 kilometres southeast of Coleford. The community is home to Ellwood F.C., a local football club that plays at Bromley Road, making it a focal point for recreational activities in the area. This charming setting offers potential for various planning applications, especially those related to community development and sporting facilities.
Property prices in Ellwood show an average sale price of £304,711, 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 Ellwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ellwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nagshead SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland 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, Ellwood 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 Ellwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ellwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ellwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ellwood were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.