The Pludds, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Pludds, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Pludds 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 The Pludds
The Pludds is a quaint hamlet located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, surrounded by the villages of Lydbrook and Joys Green to the west, Ruardean to the north, and Ruardean Woodside to the east. The area features a village hall, serving as a community hub. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and community facilities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Pludds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Pludds.
- 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 The Pludds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near The Pludds.
- - High Beech House High Beech Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UD
Demolition of single storey side extension, erection of two storey side extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Bungalow Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Removal of Conditions 5 (occupancy restriction) and 6 (removal of built structures should holiday use cease) relating to planning permission P1262/18/FUL to lift the restriction of holiday use only
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - The Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Discharge of Condition 03 (soft landscaping) of Planning Permission P0169/22/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - The Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Erection of a two storey extension and new access with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-02-08
View full details - - The Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Variation of conditions 02 (Approved plans) and condition 03 (cedar cladding materials) relating to P1262/18/FUL. (Part - retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-12-10
View full details - - The Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean GL17 9UG
Application under Section 192 to establish whether the creation of a new access requires planning permission.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2020-09-23
View full details - - The Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Erection of a new 2-bedroomed holiday let involving part change of use of existing field with associated works. (Demolition of existing outbuildings).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2018-08-08
View full details - - The Answer High Street The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9TU
Proposed single storey extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2015-02-04
View full details - - Hillside Cottage Royal Oak Road The Pludds Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UG
Alterations and two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2012-10-26
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A brief summary of The Pludds in Gloucestershire
The Pludds is a quaint hamlet located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, surrounded by the villages of Lydbrook and Joys Green to the west, Ruardean to the north, and Ruardean Woodside to the east. The area features a village hall, serving as a community hub. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and community facilities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Pludds a particularly low-crime area.
The Pludds 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 The Pludds 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 The Pludds
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near The Pludds. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 The Pludds.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Pludds were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% 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:
- Readings planning applications
- Ruardean Woodside planning applications
- Joy's Green planning applications
- Ruardean planning applications
- Brierley planning applications
- Upper Lydbrook planning applications
- Lower Lydbrook planning applications
- Ruardean Hill 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.