Ruardean Woodside, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ruardean Woodside, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ruardean Woodside 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 Ruardean Woodside
Ruardean Woodside is a quaint village in Gloucestershire, nestled in the Forest of Dean, bordered by Ruardean Hill and Brierley. The community features a primary school and a village hall, contributing to its local amenities. Notably, the Roebuck pub, once a central social hub, was the last of the village's pubs to close, reflecting the area’s evolving social landscape.
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 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ruardean Woodside.
- 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 Woodside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ruardean Woodside.
- - Meadowbank Farm Road Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XL
Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated works to include removal of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Chase View Forest Road Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9XW
Erection of first-floor rear extension to form additional bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Highlands Aston Bridge Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9TZ
Erection of a two storey extension, single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-03-13
View full details - - Woodland View Aston Bridge Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9TZ
Erection of a front porch, two storey extension and single storey extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2019-08-23
View full details - - Woodfield Brierley Road Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UW
Erection of a two storey rear extension and front porch, replacement of existing roof, windows and doors to match proposed extensions with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-07-09
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A brief summary of Ruardean Woodside in Gloucestershire
Ruardean Woodside is a quaint village in Gloucestershire, nestled in the Forest of Dean, bordered by Ruardean Hill and Brierley. The community features a primary school and a village hall, contributing to its local amenities. Notably, the Roebuck pub, once a central social hub, was the last of the village's pubs to close, reflecting the area’s evolving social landscape. It sits within the Forest of Dean district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ruardean Woodside a particularly low-crime area.
Ruardean Woodside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ruardean. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ruardean Woodside includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. 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 Woodside
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ruardean Woodside. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Woodside.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ruardean Woodside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ruardean Woodside were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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:
- The Pludds planning applications
- Readings planning applications
- Brierley planning applications
- Ruardean planning applications
- Ruardean Hill planning applications
- Nailbridge planning applications
- Harrow Hill planning applications
- Joy's Green planning applications
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.