How long do planning decisions take near Smallbrook?

The average planning decision time near Smallbrook is 65 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 Smallbrook?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Smallbrook?

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

How can I track planning applications near Smallbrook?

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Smallbrook, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smallbrook, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £347,861 (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 009F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smallbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Smallbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Smallbrook.

- Netherend Farm Netherend Woolaston Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 13b (completion report) and 13c (completion report certificate) for Plots 1 - 7 and Plots 16 - 24 relating to Outline permission P1995/18/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Nethercourt Netherend Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NN
Demolish existing Garden Store building and erection of a new two storey building for use as a Home Office and Gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-09
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- The Reddings Woolaston Common Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NT
Erection of a single storey side extension (revised scheme of P1982/18/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Burnt House Main Road Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Rafters) relating to Listed Building Consent P0860/25/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Platts Bungalow Main Road Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ
Application under Section 192 to establish whether the demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a new single outbuilding requires planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-08-08
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- Nethercourt Netherend Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NN
Erection of a steel frame workshop with associated works. (Part-Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Smallbrook in Gloucestershire

Smallbrook is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Smallbrook show an average sale price of £347,861, 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 Smallbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Smallbrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alvington. 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 Smallbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 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 Smallbrook

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Smallbrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Smallbrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Smallbrook were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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