Search Lydney planning applications

37 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lydney · updated daily · Forest of Dean District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 37 · received or decided in the last 12 months

SEVERNBANKS COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL Naas Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AUAwaiting decisionGround floor extension of existing building to provide six new classrooms, ancillary accommodation and associated external worksReceived week of 5 Oct 202626/0072/FDREG3
Allastone Court Farm Court Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SRAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 05 (TPP), 06 (external lighting) and 08 (biodiversity enhancments) of planning permission P1021/25/FULReceived 22 Sep 2026P1122/26/DISCON
1A Hill Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5HBAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 05 (bin store and cycle store) of planning permission P1473/24/FULReceived 18 Sep 2026P1109/26/DISCON
41 Highfield Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NDAwaiting decisionInstallation of 1st floor bathroom window to rear elevation, replacement of existing windows, Erection of timber decking with balustrade to front elevation and Creation of dropped kerb access to new driveway following demolition of existing front dwarf wall. Demolition of front porch.Received 17 Sep 2026P1103/26/FUL
Pool House The Pyramid Kings Building Hill Street Lydney Glos GL15 5HEApprovedDischarge of condition 05 (invasive non-native species protocol report) of planning permission P1355/25/FULReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026P1026/26/DISCON

Planning in Lydney

Approved: 93%; 37 of 40 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Lydney

Postcode districts

GL15 202 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Forest of Dean District Council

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About Lydney

Lydney is a town and civil parish located on the west bank of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, within the Forest of Dean District. Situated 16 miles southwest of Gloucester, the town has seen changes in its population, growing from 8,766 in 2011 to 10,043 in 2021. Since 1995, Lydney has been bypassed by the A48 road, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its evolving demographic and transport infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,038 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.

Property prices in Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lydney has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lydney 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 Lydney, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Lydney. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (7), outline applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lydney?

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Lydney. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lydney?

The average planning decision time near Lydney 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 Lydney?

The planning approval rate near Lydney is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lydney?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lydney?

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