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Planning in Gorsley

Approved
92%
22 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gorsley in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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Around Gorsley

Postcode districts

GL18 86 applications in the last 12 monthsHR9 373 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Forest of Dean District Council

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About Gorsley

Gorsley is a quaint village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, and is part of the civil parish of Gorsley and Kilcot. It is situated near Gorsley Common and Little Gorsley, which are both within Herefordshire, making it a unique area for potential planning applications that may impact both counties. It sits within the Gorsley and Kilcot district.

Property prices in Gorsley show an average sale price of £321,768, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Gorsley has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gorsley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gorsley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Gorsley. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gorsley?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Gorsley. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gorsley?
The average planning decision time near Gorsley is 64 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 Gorsley?
The planning approval rate near Gorsley is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gorsley?
The most common type of planning application near Gorsley is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gorsley?
You can search and track planning applications near Gorsley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.