Littledean, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littledean, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Littledean
Littledean is a historic village located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, with a rich heritage that once granted it town status. The village is home to Littledean Hall, originally a Saxon structure, with the current building dating back to 1612, alongside the remains of a Roman temple located in its grounds. While these sites are not open to the public, they contribute to the area's historical significance, which may be relevant for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 1,329 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,119 (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 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littledean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littledean.
- 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 Littledean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Littledean.
- - Mad Hatters Broad Street Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3NH
Alterations to the garage to form a habitable living space (office/hobby/living room) and to the garden to provide enlarged off road parking and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Cross Broad Street Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3NH
Reduce Zelkova serrata (T1) by 1-1.5 metres to prevent tree from becoming too large for its location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 17 Church Street Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3NL
Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 33 Oak Way Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3ND
Creation of new vehicular access by installing a drop kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Littledean in Gloucestershire
Littledean is a historic village located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, with a rich heritage that once granted it town status. The village is home to Littledean Hall, originally a Saxon structure, with the current building dating back to 1612, alongside the remains of a Roman temple located in its grounds. While these sites are not open to the public, they contribute to the area's historical significance, which may be relevant for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,329 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Littledean show an average sale price of £245,119, 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 Littledean a particularly low-crime area.
Littledean has one conservation area within its boundaries: Littledean. 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 Littledean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dean Hall Coach House & Cellar SSSI; 9 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Littledean 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.
Planning Activity in Littledean
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Littledean. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littledean may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littledean were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.