Worrall Hill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worrall Hill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Worrall Hill
Lydbrook is a civil parish situated in the picturesque Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, within the Wye Valley. It includes the areas of Lower Lydbrook, Upper Lydbrook, Joys Green, and Worrall Hill, and boasts an impressive high street that is renowned as one of the longest in any English village, stretching over a mile and a half. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of local character and natural beauty, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,053 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Forest of Dean
- Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
- LSOA: Forest of Dean 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Worrall Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worrall Hill.
- 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 Worrall Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Worrall Hill.
- - Land At 34 Worrall Hill Gloucestershire GL17 9QE
Erection of a self-build dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Worrall Hill United Reform Church Worrall Hill Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9QD
Application under section 191 to establish whether works commenced within 3 years as per planning Condition 01 of planning application P2469/11/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Forest of Dean | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Worrall Hill in Gloucestershire
Lydbrook is a civil parish situated in the picturesque Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, within the Wye Valley. It includes the areas of Lower Lydbrook, Upper Lydbrook, Joys Green, and Worrall Hill, and boasts an impressive high street that is renowned as one of the longest in any English village, stretching over a mile and a half. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of local character and natural beauty, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Worrall Hill show an average sale price of £247,053, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Worrall Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Worrall Hill includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. 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 Worrall Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Worrall Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Worrall Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Worrall Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Worrall Hill were full planning applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.