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Planning in The Pound

Approved
95%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About The Pound

The Pound is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in The Pound show an average sale price of £321,768, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Pound 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 The Pound a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Pound has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Pound 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 The Pound, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near The Pound. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Pound?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near The Pound. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Pound?
The average planning decision time near The Pound 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 The Pound?
The planning approval rate near The Pound is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Pound?
The most common type of planning application near The Pound is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Pound?
You can search and track planning applications near The Pound on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.