Forthay, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forthay, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Forthay are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £393,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Stroud
• Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
• LSOA: Stroud 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forthay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Forthay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Forthay.

1. - Buzzards Rise Barrs Lane North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DT
   Erection of a two storey side extension with a balcony.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-06
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2. - Westridge Smarts Green North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6EQ
   Compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain condition required by planning permission S.25/0706/FUL.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-28
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3. - 2 Old Yew Tree Cottage Pitt Court North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6EB
   Replacement of two loft windows. (Retrospective) (Resubmission of S.23/1377/LBC).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-09-14
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4. - Crowell Brook Forthay North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6EA
   Two storey side extension. Single storey front extension. Conversion of outhouse. Replacement garage.
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Forthay in Gloucestershire

Forthay is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Forthay show an average sale price of £393,665, 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 Forthay a particularly low-crime area.

Forthay has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dursley. 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 Forthay includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wotton Hill SSSI, Nibley Knoll SSSI, Stinchcombe Hill SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Forthay 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 Forthay

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Forthay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forthay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Forthay were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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.