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Planning in Sedbury

Approved
95%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sedbury in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,535. It sits within the Tidenham district.

Property prices in Sedbury show an average sale price of £373,321, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sedbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sedbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sedbury has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sedbury 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sedbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Sedbury. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sedbury?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Sedbury. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sedbury?
The average planning decision time near Sedbury is 64 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 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sedbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Sedbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.