How long do planning decisions take near Little Drybrook?

The average planning decision time near Little Drybrook is 45 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 Little Drybrook?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Drybrook?

The most common type of planning application near Little Drybrook is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Drybrook?

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Little Drybrook, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Drybrook, Gloucestershire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £304,711 (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 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Drybrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
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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 Little Drybrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little Drybrook.

- Forest Gale Clements End Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LL
Change of use of a self-contained one-bedroom annexe from ancillary residential accommodation to mixed use as a holiday let and ancillary residential accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-21
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A brief summary of Little Drybrook in Gloucestershire

Little Drybrook is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Little Drybrook show an average sale price of £304,711, 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 Little Drybrook a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Drybrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nagshead SSSI; 16 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 Little Drybrook

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Little Drybrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

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

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little Drybrook were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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