Oldcroft, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldcroft, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
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: £263,665 (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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
3 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
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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 £263,665, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oldcroft 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 Oldcroft
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Oldcroft. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Oldcroft maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 70 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 (7), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Yorkley Slade planning applications
- Yorkley planning applications
- Viney Hill 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.