Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harrow Hill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Harrow Hill
Harrow Hill is a village located in the scenic Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, and is adjacent to the larger village of Drybrook. Formerly known as Harry Hill, the village's history and charming surroundings make it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
District: Drybrook
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,533 (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 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harrow Hill.
- 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 Harrow Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Harrow Hill.
- - 1 Sunnyside Woodend Road Harrow Hill Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9LA
Variation of condition 08 (parking) to planning permission P2019/21/FUL to allow for a revised parking layout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Hill View Larksfield Road Harrow Hill Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JP
Erection of annexe ancillary to existing dwelling and removal of detached dilapidated store building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Harrow Hill in Gloucestershire
Harrow Hill is a village located in the scenic Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England, and is adjacent to the larger village of Drybrook. Formerly known as Harry Hill, the village's history and charming surroundings make it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Drybrook district.
Property prices in Harrow Hill show an average sale price of £514,533, 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 Harrow Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harrow Hill includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Harrow Hill
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Harrow Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Harrow Hill.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Harrow Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harrow Hill were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.