Woodcroft, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcroft, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodcroft are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodcroft
Woodcroft is a quaint village situated in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, along the eastern bank of the River Wye, directly across from Piercefield House. Located just two miles north of Chepstow and immediately north of Tutshill, Woodcroft is part of the Tidenham parish and had a population of 284 as of the 2011 census. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, especially those considering proximity to scenic river views and local heritage.
Population: 284
District: Tidenham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Monmouthshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
- LSOA: Monmouthshire 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodcroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodcroft.
- 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 Woodcroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
187 planning applications found near Woodcroft.
- P0518/26/FUL · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - Riverside Nursery School Powder House Farm Coleford Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7PT
Installation of a prefabricated modular outbuilding with classroom space, a kitchenette, and accessible sanitary facilities
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-06-11 - P0575/26/TPO - Woodcroft House Gower Lane Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PZ
Undertake the following works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 130. Ash T6, reduce whole tree by one third as it has become too large with numerous limbs having fallen off this
Status: Undecided | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Woodcroft House Gower Lane Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PZ
Undertake the following works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 130. Ash T6, reduce whole tree by one third as it has become too large with numerous limbs having fallen off this
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Riverside Nursery School Powder House Farm Coleford Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7PT
Installation of a prefabricated modular outbuilding with classroom space, a kitchenette, and accessible sanitary facilities
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Wirewoods Green Manor Elm Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7BX
Discharge of condition 03 (roof samples) and 05 (lime mortar and render mix) of P1191/25/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Wirewoods Green Manor Elm Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7BX
Discharge of condition 03 (roof samples) and 05 (lime mortar and render mix) of P1192/25/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Green Hedges Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LG
Erection of three additional dormers with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Penmoel Cottages Coleford Road Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PU
Widening of vehicular access, including demolition of small bin store structures and partial removal and repair of a stone boundary wall, and extension/widening of the existing driveway with bound and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Wirewoods Green Manor Elm Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7BX
Listed building consent for works to roof to include roof recovering and associated fabric repair works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Wirewoods Green Manor Elm Road Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7BX
Proposed works to roof to include roof recovering and associated fabric repair works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Bishton Farm Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LG
Application under section 191 to establish whether the use building A (storage - Use class B8), building B (vehicle workshop and ancillary office - Use class B2), building c (storage - use Class B8),
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Bali Hai Coleford Road Tutshill Gloucestershire NP16 7BU
Erection of single-storey rear extension including raising of ridge to create additional space, and erection of detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Coleford Road Woodcroft Gloucestershire NP16 7PX
Erection of a dwelling and change of use of the existing garage to an annexe building for ancillary use of the new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - Springfield Cottage Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7LG
Discharge of Condition 3 (full surface water drainage scheme) relating to planning permission P0868/23/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - Springfield Cottage Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LG
Discharge of conditions 05 (Lighting scheme), 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement), 9 (Proposed Materials) relating to P0868/23/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-10-30
View full details - - Orchard Lee Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LG
Fell 5 x Ash trees covered by DFTPO 205 (1 x Ash from G1 and 4 x Ash from G2), due to the presence of Ash Dieback.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-10-30
View full details - - Springfield Cottage Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LG
Erection of replacement dwelling, erection of garage with ancillary accommodation over. Change of use of area of land from Agricultural to Residential.(demolition of existing dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-06-27
View full details - - The Bungalow Gower Lane Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PZ
Erection of conservatory to front elevation with solid Ultraroof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-02-01
View full details - - Wirewoods Green Manor Elm Road Tutshill Gloucestershire NP16 7BX
Discharge of Condition 3 (large scale details of windows, doors, external eave cornice and plinth, roof structure and finish, floor finish and proposed roof lantern) relating to planning permission P0
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Orchard Lee Bishton Lane Tidenham Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7LG
Erection of a two storey side garage extension and single storey rear kitchen extension with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2022-10-10
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A brief summary of Woodcroft in Gloucestershire
Woodcroft is a quaint village situated in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, along the eastern bank of the River Wye, directly across from Piercefield House. Located just two miles north of Chepstow and immediately north of Tutshill, Woodcroft is part of the Tidenham parish and had a population of 284 as of the 2011 census. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, especially those considering proximity to scenic river views and local heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 284. It sits within the Tidenham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodcroft a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodcroft includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Caerwood and Ashberry Goose House SSSI, River Wye SSSI, Lower Wye Gorge SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat Sites, River Wye, Wye Valley Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodcroft 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.
Planning Activity in Woodcroft
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Woodcroft. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodcroft may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodcroft were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Tutshill planning applications
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- Chepstow/Cas-Gwent planning applications
- Boughspring planning applications
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