Newnham, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newnham, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Newnham
Newnham, also known as Newnham on Severn, is a village located in west Gloucestershire, nestled within the Royal Forest of Dean. Positioned on the west bank of the River Severn, it is approximately 10 miles south-west of Gloucester and 3 miles southeast of Cinderford, along the A48 road connecting Gloucester and Chepstow, Monmouthshire. The village is governed by a parish council, making it a focal point for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 1,298 (2021)
District: Forest of Dean
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,120 (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 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newnham.
- 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 Newnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Newnham.
- - The New House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BS
Replacement of existing window sashes with new like-for-like heritage double-glazed sashes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Station Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1DA
Demolition of part of existing garage to allow for extension with associated external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Club High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BS
Listed building consent for the rebuilding of boundary wall with original brick and lime mortar. Demolition of boundary wall (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Kingston House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BB
Reduce Conifer (tree 1 on sketch plan) by 30% for safety reasons, casting excessive shade and overhanging neighbouring garden. Also remove large dead limb where it overhangs adjacent fruit trees. Cut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Romaleyn Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AX
Reduce crown and overall canopy of Sycamore tree in rear garden by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Wilton House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BB
Fell 1 x Acacia due to being situated too close to the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Armoury Hall Dean Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AB
Listed building consent for external and internal alterations and demolition of existing porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Riverbank 4 Brightlands Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AG
Fell 1 x Conifer because it is growing at an angle and is potentially unstable. It is also too large for the location between the house and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Old Passage Inn Passage Road Arlingham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7JR
Discharge of condition 5 (planting schedule and enhancement of biodiversity) and 6 (flood emergency plan) from S.23/2205/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Ferrybank House Brightlands Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AG
Reduce the height of 3 x Conifers on northern boundary of property by approximately 0.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Newnham in Gloucestershire
Newnham, also known as Newnham on Severn, is a village located in west Gloucestershire, nestled within the Royal Forest of Dean. Positioned on the west bank of the River Severn, it is approximately 10 miles south-west of Gloucester and 3 miles southeast of Cinderford, along the A48 road connecting Gloucester and Chepstow, Monmouthshire. The village is governed by a parish council, making it a focal point for local planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,298 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Property prices in Newnham show an average sale price of £406,120, 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 Newnham a particularly low-crime area.
Newnham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newnham, Arlingham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newnham 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 Newnham
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Newnham.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newnham were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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