New Mills, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Mills, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in New Mills 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 New Mills
New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, just 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Situated at the meeting point of the River Goyt and Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and above the dramatic Torrs gorge, which plunges 70 feet through carboniferous sandstone. Its proximity to the Peak District National Park makes it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,330 (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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Mills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Mills.
- 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 New Mills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near New Mills.
- P0558/26/FUL - 80 Lancaster Drive Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement carport, first floor loft conversion and rear dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 83 Primrose Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SW
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of one and a half storey garage outbuilding with ancillary accommodation at first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 124 Primrose Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SP
Erection of a rear conservatory extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Allastone Court Farm Court Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SR
Erection of a Self Build Dwelling and two garages with associated vehicular access and works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 23 School Crescent Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5TA
Erection of a replacement double garage with associated landscaping. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 31 Augustus Way Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NJ
Conversion of existing garage into utility/home office (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 39 Primrose Way Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SQ
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 7 Oak Meadow Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5SD
Application under section 192 to establish whether the conversion of existing garage to music room requires planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of New Mills in Gloucestershire
New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, just 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Situated at the meeting point of the River Goyt and Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and above the dramatic Torrs gorge, which plunges 70 feet through carboniferous sandstone. Its proximity to the Peak District National Park makes it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments.
Property prices in New Mills show an average sale price of £276,330, 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 New Mills a particularly low-crime area.
New Mills has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pillowell, Lydney. 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 New Mills includes 20 Ancient Woodland 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 New Mills
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near New Mills.
At 66 days on average, decisions near New Mills slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Mills were full planning applications (13), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 62% 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.
Nearby Towns
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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.