Search Hewelsfield planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Hewelsfield · updated daily · Forest of Dean District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Churchcroft Church Road Hewelsfield Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6ULApprovedUndertake the following work to trees on the eastern boundary of the property. Fell 2x Ash trees (1 on sketch plan) which have died. Reduce 1x Hazel (No. 2) in height to 75cm as it is interfering with overhead telephone cables. Fell 1x Ash (No.3) which is interfering with overhead telephone cables and may be diseased. Reduce 1x Holly (No.4) and 1x Laurel (No. 5) in height to 75cm so that they will regrow as bushes in the hedge. Fell 1x Conifer (No. 6) as it is a large tree and one of a cluster which is very overcrowded. All these trees are also casting excessive shade onto neighbouring property of Rookery Cottage.Received 17 Sep 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026P1107/26/TCA
- The Old Rectory Church Lane Hewelsfield Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6UHApprovedReduce crown of Yew tree (T1) by 1.5 metres on all sides due to excessive shading and branches encroaching on roof. Pollard Eucalyptus (T2) to previous pollarding points. Fell Dawn Redwood (T3) due to proximity to house, prevailing winds and a defect low on the trunk. Remove large lower limb on east side of Acer (T4) to improve balance of tree and reduce shading. Fell Ash (T5) due to presence of Ash Dieback disease. Selective removal of lower branches from Norway Spruce (T6) to reduce shading on adjacent young Oak tree. Selectively prune various species of young trees along roadside boundary (G1) to provide adequate clearance with adjacent utility cables. Fell group of Cypress trees (G2) with suspected weaknesses for safety reasons.Trees within a Conservation AreaReceived 19 Aug 2025Decided 17 Sep 2025P1032/25/TCA
- Hewelsfield Court Farm Hewelsfield Court Hewelsfield Gloucestershire GL15 6ULApprovedErection of a building for the storage of farmyard manure (resubmission)Full ApplicationReceived 28 Oct 2024Decided 29 Jan 2025P1322/24/FUL
Planning in Hewelsfield
Only 2 decisions near Hewelsfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hewelsfield in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.
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About Hewelsfield
Hewelsfield is a picturesque village located within the Hewelsfield and Brockweir civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. Known for its scenic landscapes and community-focused environment, it may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Hewelsfield and Brockweir district.
Property prices in Hewelsfield show an average sale price of £276,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hewelsfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hewelsfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hewelsfield has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hewelsfield 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 Hewelsfield, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hewelsfield.
The most common types were tree works (1).