How long do planning decisions take near Little London?

The average planning decision time near Little London is 66 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 London?

The planning approval rate near Little London is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Little London is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little London?

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Little London, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little London, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little London 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.

About Little London

Longhope is a picturesque village located in west Gloucestershire, nestled within the scenic Forest of Dean. Stretching approximately four miles in a north-south orientation, it is positioned in the easternmost valley between the River Severn and the River Wye, bordered by notable hills including May Hill, Huntley Hill, Blaisdon Hill, and Notwood Hill. This charming setting may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Forest of Dean
Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
LSOA: Forest of Dean 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Little London based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little London.

- Land Adjoining Lonehead Little London Gloucestershire GL17 0PH
Erect a new dwellinghouse, the majority of which would be within the envelope of the extant walling (i.e., ruins). The existing extant walling would be repaired and / or partially reconstructed and /o
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Little London in Gloucestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little London a particularly low-crime area.

Little London has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blaisdon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little London includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blaisdon Hall SSSI, Hobb's Quarry, Longhope SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat 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 London

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Little London. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Little London.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Little London slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Little London were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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