English Bicknor, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near English Bicknor, Gloucestershire.
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About English Bicknor
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England, with a population of 408 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated near the boundary with Herefordshire, it faces the village of Welsh Bicknor across the River Wye, making it a notable area for potential planning applications due to its proximity to regional borders and scenic river views.
Population: 374 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
Website: http://www.englishbicknor.org.uk
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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 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near English Bicknor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near English Bicknor.
- 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 English Bicknor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near English Bicknor.
- - Yew Tree Cottage Ross Road English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PA
Application under section 192 to establish whether the demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension in materials to match the existing dwelling requires planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-22
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A brief summary of English Bicknor in Gloucestershire
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England, with a population of 408 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated near the boundary with Herefordshire, it faces the village of Welsh Bicknor across the River Wye, making it a notable area for potential planning applications due to its proximity to regional borders and scenic river views. The settlement has a population of approximately 374 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in English Bicknor 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 English Bicknor a particularly low-crime area.
English Bicknor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Lydbrook, English Bicknor. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 English Bicknor includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brooks Head Grove SSSI, Upper Wye Gorge SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye, Wye Valley Woodlands. 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, English Bicknor planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.englishbicknor.org.uk. 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 English Bicknor
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near English Bicknor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near English Bicknor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near English Bicknor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near English Bicknor were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.