The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Forest of Dean, 2025
42 appeals decided in 2025, 34% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3367210Land Adjacent To Beulah Chapel, Green Bottom Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3LH, Cinderford, GL14 3LH
the change of use from agricultural to residential use and the construction of new detached bungalow and off-road parking
- Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3367926The Stables (Road From Blaisdon Lane To Velthouse Lane), Blaisdon, Longhope, Glos, GL17 0XT
conversion of existing barn to self-build residential dwelling, including removal of storage containers and shed, with associated landscaping
- Dismissed9 December 2025· householder60007825 Springfield Road, Lydney, GL15 5LT
for a drop kerb and creation of driveway to front of dwelling
- Allowed18 November 2025· minor3367097The Bungalow , Royal Oak Road, The Pludds , Ruardean, Gloucestershire , GL179UG
erection of a new 2-bedroomed holiday let involving part change of use of existing field with associated works (demolition of existing outbuildings) without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P1262/18/FUL, dated 18 January 2019
- Allowed28 October 2025· minor3363086The Willows, Road From Mayview To Junction At Yates Farm, Malswick, Newent Parish, Gloucestershire, GL18 1HF
for ‘change of use of annexe to C3 dwelling and single storey rear extension’
- Dismissed10 September 2025· minor3364339Land Adjacent Hartpury C of E School, Gloucester Road, Hartpury Parish, Gloucester, GL19 3BJ
bungalow, garage and parking
- Allowed2 September 2025· minor3366667Royal Oak Inn, Park Hill, Whitecroft, Lydney, GL15 4PG
the change of use from a pub to a family home (Change of use from A3 to Class C3 use)
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364681Land Adjoining 1 Sunnyside, Oakwood Road, Bream, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HS
one self-build dwelling
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364592Butts Cottage, Isleworth Lane, Corse, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BU
‘Change of use of holiday cottages to residential by removal of condition no 5 of P0011/03/COU. No external changes are proposed at this stage ’
- Dismissed1 September 2025· minor3360899Haulage Transport Depot, Plump Hill, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0EY
Erection of up to 5 dwellings with associated works (redevelopment of brownfield site)
- Dismissed27 August 2025· minor3363859The Old Dairy, Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0EE
single storey extension and change of use to create one two bedroomed dwelling
- Allowed27 August 2025· minor3355832Forest Lodge St. Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3ES
erection of 7 number dwellings, with parking and access
- Allowed21 August 2025· minor3363461Old Church Rooms, Church Way, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DT
Variation of Condition 1 relating to planning permission P0938/24/NONMAT to extend the timescale for the implementation of privacy screens by an additional 5 months; renovation of existing roof terrace and associated works
- Dismissed21 August 2025· minor3361652Eastwood Lodge Farm, The Chase, Woolaston, Lydney, GL15 6PT
Change of use and conversion of an existing rural building to one residential dwelling (C3) under the provisions of Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order
- Allowed20 August 2025· major3363981Land North East of Grove Lane , Lydney, Gloucestershire
outline application for residential development for up to 80 dwellings, including 50% affordable housing, and all associated works, with all matters reserved for future determination except for access (excluding internal roads)
- Allowed8 July 2025· minor3361371Lion Row, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JZ
Erection of electric gates and associated walls and piers
- Dismissed18 June 2025· householder3351154Silverwood House Main Road, Woolaston, Lydney, GL15 6PJ
‘Summer house ancillary to the main property.’
- Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3355169Lynwood Highfield Road, Bream, Lydney, GL15 6JB
‘The erection of one dwelling and associated works
- Dismissed5 June 2025· householder336214113 The Crypt, Dymock, GL18 2AL
the provision of dropped kerb and new vehicular access to front of property
- Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3360745Spring Bank, Malswick, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1HF
Change of use of an office building (Class E) to a single holiday let for tourism purposes, including associated works. (Retrospective) without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P0548/24/FUL, dated 1 July 2024
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 20253346536Meendhurst Road, Cinderford, GL14 2EG
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 20253346535Meendhurst Road, Cinderford, GL14 2EG
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3346539Meendhurst Road, Cinderford, GL14 2EG
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3346538Meendhurst Road, Cinderford, GL14 2EG
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3346537Meendhurst Road, Cinderford, GL14 2EG
- Planning permission granted9 May 2025· enforcement3352197Tan House Laundry Lane, Newland, Coleford, GL16 8NQ
- Planning permission granted9 May 2025· major3352196Tan House Laundry Lane, Newland, Coleford, GL16 8NQ
Laying of hardstanding areas for parking, camping and trackways, erection of a concrete block retaining wall, and laying of associated waste/water drainage and electricity works
- Allowed14 April 2025· minor33386711 The Stables, Southend Lane, Newent, GL18 1JD
the Variation of Condition 02 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P0415/19/FUL to add dormers in roof to front and side aspects without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P0523/20/FUL, dated 6 July 2020
- Allowed14 March 2025· minor3355043Barn, Joyford, Coleford, GL16 7AS
works to an existing stone barn including alterations and raising of external walls and addition of a new roof with associated new fenestration
- Dismissed14 March 2025· minor3348567Land off Knapp Lane, Oak Barn Farm, Knapp Lane, Alvington, GL15 6BJ
erection of up to 1no self-build dwelling, and associated works. All matters reserved except for access
- Dismissed13 March 2025· minor3355260Nags Head Inn, Oldcroft Road, Yorkley Slade, Lydney , Gloucestershire , GL15 4RX
the conversion of existing public house (Sui Generis) to provide three terraced dwellings (Use Class C3) utilising the existing access from Oldcroft Road, including associated parking and landscaping, and demolition of rear extension and outbuildings
- Dismissed11 March 2025· minor3351312Valley View Park, Newnham Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DL
change of use of touring caravan and camping site from 25 units to holiday park for 11 lodges without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P1633/20/FUL, dated 14 October 2020
- Dismissed4 March 2025· minor3348930Rectory Fields Church Lane, Rudford, Gloucester, GL2 8DT
change of use of agricultural building to form a single unit of holiday accommodation, including improvement of the existing driveway and access
- Allowed13 February 2025· minor335212218 Onslow Road, Newent, GL18 1TL
Change of use from single dwelling (C3) to small children's home (C2)
- Allowed12 February 2025· major3353011Land at the Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, Gloucestershire, GL19 3QA
the erection of up to 17 dwellings (up to 10 self-build dwellings and 7 affordable dwellings) with associated access, car parking, landscaping, and play area, alongside improvements and external alterations to the Staunton and Corse Community Hub
- Dismissed31 January 2025· minor3348029Forest and Wye Valley Caravan and Campsite , St Briavels , Lydney, GL15 6QU
Siting of 41 holiday (caravan) lodges in lieu of 60 touring caravan and glamping pitches, demolition of all existing facilities buildings and environmental improvements throughout
- Invalid16 January 2025· minor3347448The Elms, Crowgate Lane , Westbury On Severn , Gloucestershire , GL14 1QS
the change of use of land to private Gypsy site and associated works
- Dismissed15 January 2025· ldc3348297Chapel Cottage Playley Green, Redmarley, Gloucester, GL19 3NB
Mix use of land as a dwelling (class C3) with ancillary amenity land, and commercial use for the repair, maintenance and tuning of motorcycles and other small engine vehicles and equipment (class E), together with use ancillary thereto
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3346302Engine Meadow Lodge, Road From Junction With Normansland Road To Bridge Over M50 Dymock, Dymock, Gloucestershire, GL18 2BG
temporary retention of dwelling and garage building for up to three years for the essential needs of a rural worker to demonstrate viability of farm business (resubmission of P0357/23/FUL)
- Dismissed9 January 2025· minor3353454Old Rock Farmhouse, Kempley Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire, GL18 2BB
Change of Use Planning Application for the Conversion of an Existing Agricultural Building to a Residential Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and Associated Operational Development Under Class Q of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)
- Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3345402Severn Lodge, Church Lane, Alvington, Lydney, GL15 6BQ
the change of use of existing residential annexe to an independent dwelling with associated works. Regularisation of single-storey flat-roofed extension. (Part retrospective)
- Allowed2 January 2025· major3348402Land At Gloucester Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1HA
a mixed-use development comprising the following individual, severable and self-contained elements: i) up to 375 residential dwellings. ii) 1 form entry primary school including nursery. iii) employment area (up to 7,800 sqm gross internal floor area within Use Classes E(g), B2, and B8). iv) local centre (up to 865 sqm gross internal floor area within Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d), E(e) and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis). Associated works; ancillary facilities and infrastructure; open space; recreation facilities and landscaping. Vehicular accesses from Gloucester Street and Oak Tree Way
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