Search Newnham planning applications

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

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 23 · received or decided in the last 12 months

St Peters Church High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1DSAwaiting decisionPollard 19 x Lime trees on the boundary wall bordering the A48 back to previous pollarding points. The trees have not been pollarded for more than 10 years and large branches extend over the A48.Trees within a Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026P1252/26/TCA
The Nab Church Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AXAwaiting decisionUndertake crown reductions of no more than 20% to the following trees; 1 x Goat Willow, 1x Chaste Tree, 1x Acer, 1x Magnolia, 1x Willow and 2x Fir.Received 2 Oct 2026P1163/26/TCA
Hill House Unlawater Lane Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BJApprovedReduce Magnolia by approximately 1-1.5 metres in accordance with BS3998:2010. In order to maintain it at an appropriate size for it's location.Received 7 Sep 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026P1052/26/TCA
Bay Tree House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1BSApprovedRemove small Bay tree located in the front of the property. The tree is no more than 30 cm away from the front of the house and is putting up suckers through the wall at the front of the house and into the side wall of the property. Replace with a Bay tree within a large pot.Received 7 Sep 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026P1053/26/TCA
Victoria House High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AAApprovedPrune deciduous Magnolia tree in rear garden by no more than 25%, with main focus being the south facing branches, which are very close to electricity power lines on the boundary of the property.TreesReceived 26 Aug 2026Decided 23 Sep 2026P1001/26/TCA

Planning in Newnham

Approved: 97%; 28 of 29 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Newnham

Postcode districts

GL14 134 applications in the last 12 monthsGL2 345 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 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. 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 £413,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newnham?

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. The approval rate is 97%.

How long do planning decisions take near Newnham?

The average planning decision time near Newnham is 50 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 Newnham?

The planning approval rate near Newnham is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newnham?

The most common type of planning application near Newnham is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newnham?

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