Milkwall, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milkwall, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Milkwall 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 Milkwall
Milkwall is a quaint village situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, positioned between the village of Sling to the south and the town of Coleford to the north. It is located south of Station Road, within the parish of West Dean, while the nearby area of Tufthorn lies to the north in the parish of Coleford, making it a notable location for those exploring planning applications in the region.
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,927 (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 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milkwall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milkwall.
- 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 Milkwall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Milkwall.
- P0679/26/FUL · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Woodview 4 Wetheral Close Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RZ
Erection of a garage with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Woodview 4 Wetheral Close Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RZ
Erection of a wooden double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land At Ellwood Road Coleford Milkwall
Discharge of condition 13 (SuDS management and maintenance plan) of planning permission P2100/21/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Suncot Edenwall Coalway Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HP
Erection of a two-storey extension, single storey extension, internal alterations and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Plot 3 Stepbridge Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PJ
Erection of a two storey extension to industrial unit to provide offices and storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Carlton Cottage Station Road Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LH
Creation of new vehicular access and off road parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land At Kelvinside And Whitehaven Tufthorn Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PX
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, access, landscaping, layout and scale) of outline permission P1617/19/OUT for the erection of x2 dwellings with alterations to driveway and access including t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Heather View Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Erection of second-storey side and rear extension and porch to dwelling. Provision of new pitched roof to existing outbuilding and alterations to windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - Rose Cottage Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Discharge of condition 04 (scheme for biodiversity enhancement) relating to planning permission P1639/23/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - 86 Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PT
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - Rose Cottage Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Erection of ground floor extension to create sunroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 81 Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PP
Change of use of existing outbuilding previously used as a music room to a unit of holiday accommodation (Air BnB), insertion of flue to the rear roof of the Air BnB unit. Erection of small timber cla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - Oakdene Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Discharge of Condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme), Condition 8 (Land Contamination Assessment) and Condition 9 (Contamination Completion Report) relating to planning permission P1525/20/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - Oakdene Gorsty Knoll Milkwall GL16 7LR
Demolition of existing garage/store. Construction of new holiday let/annexe with garage, storage and home gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-09-22
View full details - - Tufthorn Industrial Estate (formerly Plot 15A) Stepbridge Road Coleford GL16 8PJ
Variation of condition 01 (approved plans) of planning permission P1648/07/FUL (Approved plans condition added through P1734/19/NONMAT).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-04-24
View full details - - Plot 15A Stepbridge Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PJ
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission P1648/07/FUL to allow for the addition of a condition. (Approved Plans).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-11-04
View full details - - 81 Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8PP
Erection of a detached music/garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-09-18
View full details - - Oakdene Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Two storey and single storey extension to side of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-05-15
View full details - - Hazeldene Gorsty Knoll Milkwall Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LR
Erection of an extension to lounge (demolition of front porch) first floor bedroom extension over single storey with associated works and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - 83 Tufthorn Avenue Coleford Gloucestershire
Non- material amendment to planning permission P1702/13/FUL to change the type of roofing material.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2014-08-07
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A brief summary of Milkwall in Gloucestershire
Milkwall is a quaint village situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, positioned between the village of Sling to the south and the town of Coleford to the north. It is located south of Station Road, within the parish of West Dean, while the nearby area of Tufthorn lies to the north in the parish of Coleford, making it a notable location for those exploring planning applications in the region. It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Milkwall show an average sale price of £287,927, 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 Milkwall a particularly low-crime area.
Milkwall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clearwell, Coleford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Milkwall includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Bow and Old Ham Mines SSSI, Tudor Farm Bank SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 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 Milkwall
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Milkwall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Milkwall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Milkwall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Milkwall were full planning applications (15), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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