How long do planning decisions take near Four Oaks?

The average planning decision time near Four Oaks is 70 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 Four Oaks?

The planning approval rate near Four Oaks is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Four Oaks?

The most common type of planning application near Four Oaks is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Four Oaks?

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Four Oaks, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Four Oaks, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Four Oaks are administered by Forest Of Dean District Council. View the full Forest Of Dean District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,768 (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 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Four Oaks.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Four Oaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Four Oaks.

- Woodview Cottage Four Oaks Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1LU
Erection of an outbuilding for use as an annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-06-09
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A brief summary of Four Oaks in Gloucestershire

Four Oaks is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Four Oaks show an average sale price of £321,768, 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 Four Oaks a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Four Oaks includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dymock Woods SSSI; 20 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, Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Four Oaks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

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

At 70 days on average, decisions near Four Oaks slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Four Oaks were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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