Woolaston Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolaston Common, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Woolaston Common
Woolaston is a 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, approximately 5 miles from the Welsh border at Chepstow, Woolaston is encircled by picturesque woodland and agricultural land, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolaston Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolaston Common.
- 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 Woolaston Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Woolaston Common.
- - Land South East Of Barnage Farm Barnage Road Alvington Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the erection of a general purpose steel portal frame agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Skycroft Woodside Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PA
Erection of a garage outbuilding (part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Woolaston Common in Gloucestershire
Woolaston is a 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, approximately 5 miles from the Welsh border at Chepstow, Woolaston is encircled by picturesque woodland and agricultural land, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woolaston Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolaston Common includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Woolaston Common 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 Woolaston Common
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Woolaston Common. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Woolaston Common.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolaston Common were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.