How long do planning decisions take near Sedbury?

The average planning decision time near Sedbury is 34 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sedbury?

The planning approval rate near Sedbury is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sedbury?

The most common type of planning application near Sedbury is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sedbury?

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Sedbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sedbury, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sedbury are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sedbury

Sedbury is a village situated in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, on the eastern bank of the River Wye, directly across from Chepstow in Monmouthshire. With a population of 3,535, it falls within the parish of Tidenham and is in close proximity to the villages of Tutshill, Woodcroft, and Beachley. This location may be of interest for planning applications due to its community dynamics and surrounding developments.

Population: 3,535

District: Tidenham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sedbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sedbury.

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 Sedbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sedbury.

- 1 Wyebank Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7ER
Erection of a detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Beachley House Beachley Road Sedbury Chepstow NP16 7EY
Erection of an attached garage with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-09-01
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- 19 Tylers Way Sedbury Chepstow NP16 7AB
Erection of a two storey side extension with associated works. Demolition of existing garage and laundry room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-07-07
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- Offas Mead Primary School Beachley Road Sedbury Gloucestershire NP16 7DT
Prior notification for the Installation 102 No PV solar panels with a maximum output of 42.35 kWp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Sedbury in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Sedbury show an average sale price of £371,548, 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 Sedbury a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sedbury includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pennsylvania Fields, Sedbury SSSI, River Wye SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI and 1 more; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye, Severn Estuary, Wye Valley Woodlands; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Sedbury

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Sedbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sedbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sedbury were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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