Parkend (GL15), Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Parkend (GL15), Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Parkend (GL15) are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Parkend (GL15)
Parkend is a historic village situated at the foot of the Cannop Valley in the Royal Forest of Dean, West Gloucestershire. Established in the early 17th century, it thrived as an industrial hub in the 19th century with coal mines, ironworks, and timber yards, though many of these industries declined by the early 20th century. Today, Parkend has transformed into a popular tourist destination, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications related to tourism and local development.
District: West Dean
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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 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Parkend (GL15).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Parkend (GL15).
- 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 Parkend (GL15) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Parkend (GL15).
- - Trelawny Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JN
Discharge of conditon 05(CEMP - B) of planning permission P0202/25/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Brookvale Cottage New Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JA
Erection of first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Trelawny Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JN
Erection of a two-storey rear extension, single storey rear extension. Erection of a porch and garage/workshop at the side elevation. Demolition of existing utility and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 3 Woodland Road Parkend Gloucestershire GL15 4JU
Erection of detached dwelling within existing residential curtilage together with revised access and egress arrangements.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Bear Cottage Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JN
Erection of log cabin for use as part storage and part garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-08-14
View full details - - The Woodman Folly Road Parkend Gloucestershire GL15 4JF
Installation of glazed structure to create external covered area. Erection of first floor extension, timber dining pod and staircase to rear. (Retrospective application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-06-20
View full details - - Brooklyn Cottage New Road Parkend Gloucestershire GL15 4JA
Erection of single storey extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - 13 Woodland Rise Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JX
Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch shelter and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - 13 Woodland Rise Parkend Gloucestershire GL15 4JX
Application under Section 192 to establish whether planning permission is required for a single storey rear extension and front porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-07-28
View full details - - Builders Yard Mount Pleasant Parkend Gloucestershire GL15 4JY
Erection of No. 3 detached dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - The Gabled House Fancy Road Parkend GL15 4JN
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a single storey extension requires planning permission.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-12-10
View full details - - 7 Mount Pleasant Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JY
Erection of a replacement porch to front and single storey extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-10-15
View full details - - 52 Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JP
Proposed dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-07-13
View full details - - 13 Woodland Rise Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JX
Application under section 192 to establish whether the construction of gravel driveway requires planning permission.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-07-01
View full details - - Unit 2 Black Bridge Business Park Cannop Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JR
Change of use of existing storage unit to sales/ workshop/ storage unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-02-21
View full details - - 30 Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JP
Proposed dropped kerb and creation of driveway with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-12-28
View full details - - Briarwood Folly Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JF
Conversion of annexe to holiday let with associated works. (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-09-03
View full details - - 36 Fancy Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JP
Proposed dropping of kerb to allow for off-road parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - Black Bridge Business Park Cannop Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JR
Proposed conversion of vehicle dismantler's premises to a mixed Class B1/B8 use (to include siting of static shipping style containers for B8 storage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-05-04
View full details - - The Old Coach House Folly Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4JF
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2017-11-14
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A brief summary of Parkend (GL15) in Gloucestershire
Parkend is a historic village situated at the foot of the Cannop Valley in the Royal Forest of Dean, West Gloucestershire. Established in the early 17th century, it thrived as an industrial hub in the 19th century with coal mines, ironworks, and timber yards, though many of these industries declined by the early 20th century. Today, Parkend has transformed into a popular tourist destination, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications related to tourism and local development. It sits within the West Dean district.
Property prices in Parkend (GL15) 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 Parkend (GL15) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Parkend (GL15) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nagshead SSSI; 16 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 Parkend (GL15)
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Parkend (GL15). Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Parkend (GL15).
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Parkend (GL15) were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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