Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Hill is a notable village located in Gloucestershire, approximately 20 km (12 miles) west of Gloucester. Nestled within the Forest of Dean and part of the parish of Drybrook, the area presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending natural beauty with community development opportunities.
Elevation: 290m
District: Forest of Dean
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Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ruardean Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ruardean Hill.
- 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 Ruardean Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ruardean Hill.
- - Mae View Highview Road Ruardean Hill Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9AR
Conversion of stables into annexed living accommodation for elderly parents with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Ash Farm Morse Lane Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9BE
Conversion and change of use of two barns: Barn One to form one dwelling and one short-term holiday let, and Barn Two to form an extension to the existing farmhouse, with associated external works and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Morse Farm Morse Road Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9AJ
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Ruardean Hill in Gloucestershire
Ruardean Hill is a notable village located in Gloucestershire, approximately 20 km (12 miles) west of Gloucester. Nestled within the Forest of Dean and part of the parish of Drybrook, the area presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending natural beauty with community development opportunities. It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
Ruardean Hill sits at an elevation of 290 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ruardean Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ruardean Hill 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 Ruardean Hill
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ruardean Hill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Ruardean Hill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ruardean Hill were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Drybrook planning applications
- Ruardean Woodside planning applications
- Nailbridge planning applications
- Harrow Hill planning applications
- Brierley 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.