How long do planning decisions take near Woolaston Common?

The average planning decision time near Woolaston Common is 61 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 Woolaston Common?

The planning approval rate near Woolaston Common is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolaston Common?

The most common type of planning application near Woolaston Common is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolaston Common?

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Woolaston Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolaston Common, Gloucestershire.

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Planning applications in Woolaston Common 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 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 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

5 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
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- 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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- Land At (E) 358751 (N) 201095 Woolaston Common Woolaston Gloucestershire
Erection of poly tunnel, machinery store and welfare container. (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2025-05-16
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- New House Woolaston Common Woolaston Gloucestershire GL15 6NU
Change of use of land to create additional residential curtilage and erection of a double carport with enclosed store and first floor study. (Part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-03-06
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- Brook Cottage Brooklet Road Woolaston Common Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NU
Erection of two storey extension to the side of the cottage to create master bedroom to first floor, utility space to ground floor, glazed lean to conservatory link to form better entrance to house, n
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2021-06-21
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A brief summary of Woolaston Common in Gloucestershire

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.

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Planning Activity in Woolaston Common

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Woolaston Common. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Woolaston Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woolaston Common were full planning applications (6), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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