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Planning in Longhope

Approved
91%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longhope in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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About Longhope

Longhope is a quaint village located in west Gloucestershire, nestled within the picturesque Forest of Dean. The village is defined by its long valley, approximately four miles in length, which runs north to south and is bordered by a series of hills, including May Hill, Huntley Hill, Blaisdon Hill, and Notwood Hill. Its unique geographical position, between the Severn and Wye valleys, makes Longhope an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that harmonise with its natural landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,555 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.

Property prices in Longhope show an average sale price of £525,434, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Longhope has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longhope 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 Longhope, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Longhope. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longhope?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Longhope. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longhope?
The average planning decision time near Longhope is 40 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 Longhope?
The planning approval rate near Longhope is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longhope?
The most common type of planning application near Longhope is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longhope?
You can search and track planning applications near Longhope on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.