Skip to content

Planning in Woolaston

Only 8 decisions near Woolaston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

Decided by Forest of Dean District CouncilCouncil page

Around Woolaston

For home projects and trades

About Woolaston

Woolaston is a charming village and civil parish located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, South West England. Situated on the north side of the Severn Estuary, it is approximately 5 miles from the Welsh border at Chepstow and is enveloped by picturesque woodland and agricultural landscapes, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,217 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest of Dean district.

Property prices in Woolaston show an average sale price of £276,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Woolaston has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Woolaston, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Woolaston.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woolaston?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Woolaston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woolaston?
The most common type of planning application near Woolaston is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woolaston?
You can search and track planning applications near Woolaston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.