Oldcroft, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldcroft, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oldcroft 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 Oldcroft
Oldcroft is a quaint hamlet located in Gloucestershire, England, nestled between the village of Yorkley to the northwest and the hamlet of Viney Hill to the northeast. Its strategic positioning makes it an interesting area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby communities.
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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 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldcroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldcroft.
- 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 Oldcroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Oldcroft.
- - Agricultural Building at OS 6433 0672 Bromyard Road Stoke Bliss
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Southville Yorkley Slade Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4SB
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Oldcroft Road Yorkley Oldcroft GL15 4NL
Erection of residential dwelling with associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage Oldcroft Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NJ
Erection of a timber garage, driveway, gate and fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Hillcrest Cut And Fry Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NR
Erection of a rear extension and raising of roof together with new garage and vehicle access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-12-07
View full details - - Whitehaven St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Proposed conversion of existing garage and loft store to form holiday accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - Land At Oldcroft Road Yorkley GL15 4NL
Outline Application for the erection of a detached dwelling and garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-04-20
View full details - - Monkey Puzzle Cottage Holly Tree Place Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4LQ
Erection of a first floor front extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-10-28
View full details - - The Bungalow St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Construction of replacement walls to north east and north west boundaries. (Part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-09-08
View full details - - 2 Westleigh Villas St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-08-21
View full details - - Carinya Cut And Fry Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NR
Erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2016-09-06
View full details - - Vill View Brierley Way Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NE
Retrospective application for a lean-to to replace a pre-existing lean-to and change of material on the principal elevation to render. Erection of a conservatory and demolition of existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2016-08-05
View full details - - Viney Hill Sports And Social Club Viney Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Erection Of An Advertisement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2015-07-02
View full details - - Rose Cottage Phillips Close Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4LG
Conversion of existing stables and store to holiday cottage and associated extension of residential curtilage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2014-10-21
View full details - - Westleigh Villas St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Variation of condition (04) of P1777/13/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2014-08-18
View full details - - Westleigh Villas St Swithins Road Viney Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Conversion of a private workshop/store/garage and stables to form a single storey holiday unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2013-12-04
View full details - - 2 Westleigh Villas St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Extensions and alterations to existing garage, including raising of roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2012-06-11
View full details - - Whitehaven St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Application under section 192 to determine whether planning permission is required for the change of use of the residential dwelling to a holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2012-03-21
View full details - - Whitehaven St Swithins Road Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NF
Application under section 192 to determine whether planning permission is required for the erection of a swimming pool enclosure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2012-03-21
View full details - - The Cottage Holly Tree Place Oldcroft Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4LQ
Erection of a first floor extension to dwelling. Erection of a detached double private car garage. Construction of a new vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2011-11-21
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A brief summary of Oldcroft in Gloucestershire
Oldcroft is a quaint hamlet located in Gloucestershire, England, nestled between the village of Yorkley to the northwest and the hamlet of Viney Hill to the northeast. Its strategic positioning makes it an interesting area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby communities.
Property prices in Oldcroft 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 Oldcroft a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oldcroft includes 15 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 Oldcroft
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Oldcroft. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Oldcroft.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Oldcroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oldcroft were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Yorkley planning applications
- Viney Hill planning applications
- Yorkley Slade planning applications
- Pillowell planning applications
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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.