Flaxley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flaxley, Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Flaxley are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Flaxley
Flaxley is a quaint settlement in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, now part of the parish of Blaisdon. Situated between the larger villages of Westbury-on-Severn and Mitcheldean, it had a population of 87 in 1931. Its small size and historic charm may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area.
District: Blaisdon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,649 (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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flaxley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flaxley.
- 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 Flaxley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Flaxley.
- - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Discharge of Condition 03 (Window and Door Details) relating to planning permission P0388/25/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Discharge of Conditions 02 (Window and Door Details), 08 (Finish/Treatment Details), 11 (Extract/Vent Details), 12 (Architectural Recording) and 16 (Door Guard Details) relating to listed building con
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Discharge of Conditions 07 (Door Opening Finish/Treatment), 11 (Extract/Vent Details) and 15 (Door Guard Details) relating to listed building consent P0391/25/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Discharge of Condition 12 (Flood Mitigation Measures) relating to planning permission P0390/25/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Flaxley Village Hall Road From St Marys Church To Junction With Elton Lane Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Discharge of conditions 01 (rainwater goods) and 03 (ventilation details) of listed building consent P0069/25/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of 1.5 rear storey extension with single storey lean-to, demolition of single storey range to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Listed building consent for the erection of 1.5 storey rear extension with single storey lean-to, demolition of single storey range to rear elevation. Restoration and reinstatement of lost features to
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of 1.5 storey rear extension with single storey lean-to, demolition of single storey range to rear elevation. Solar panels to roof of existing detached garage and workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Listed building consent for the erection of 1.5 storey rear extension with single storey lean-to, demolition of single storey range to rear elevation. New ground floor window to east elevation, rebuil
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Flaxley Village Hall Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Listed Building Consent for reinstatement of north-east wall, replacement of existing tin rainwater goods with heritage black aluminium, Re-pointing of ridge tiles and chimney haunching repair, replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of a garage and workshop. Demolition of existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-05-24
View full details - - The Old Forge Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Change of use of land for the stationing of 5 chalets to be used as holiday lets and associated works. Demolition of existing industrial unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-11-15
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of a single storey garage/workshop and garden and wood store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-10-01
View full details - - Grove Farm Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JW
Installation of 210KW Biomass boiler (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-07-29
View full details - - 2 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Listed Building Consent for the erection of replacement boundary fence and gates.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Construction of vehicular access, parking and turning. Replacement boundary fence and erection of new entrance gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - 1 Oak Tree Cottages Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Listed Building Consent for the construction of vehicular access, parking and turning. Replacement boundary fence and erection of new entrance gate.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - School House Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of two storey side extension to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-07-27
View full details - - Waldron Farm Flaxley Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1JR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2016-06-22
View full details - - Waldron Farm House Flaxley Newnham Glos GL14 1JR
Discharge of conditions of planning permission P1353/09/FUL (01) access and stone wall (02) details of a no dig method for drive, gate pillars and fill materials (04) access (05) site levels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2010-01-05
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A brief summary of Flaxley in Gloucestershire
Flaxley is a quaint settlement in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, now part of the parish of Blaisdon. Situated between the larger villages of Westbury-on-Severn and Mitcheldean, it had a population of 87 in 1931. Its small size and historic charm may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area. It sits within the Blaisdon district.
Property prices in Flaxley show an average sale price of £245,649, 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 Flaxley a particularly low-crime area.
Flaxley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blaisdon. 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 Flaxley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blaisdon Hall SSSI, Wood Green Quarry & Railway Cutting SSSI; 10 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, Flaxley 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 Flaxley
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Flaxley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Flaxley.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Flaxley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Flaxley were discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2).
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.