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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 28,334 planning applications from the planning register of Forest of Dean, read in full from 2006 to 5 November 2026. Of the 24,946 approved or refused, 89% were approved. In the last twelve months 390 were approved or refused, 93% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
28,334
applications held
89%
of those approved or refused, approved
390
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 93% approved
274
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 808 | 450 | 31 | 29 | 94% |
| 2025 | 976 | 705 | 49 | 16 | 94% |
| 2024 | 1,036 | 802 | 88 | 24 | 90% |
| 2023 | 1,178 | 916 | 130 | 26 | 88% |
| 2022 | 1,180 | 913 | 117 | 17 | 89% |
| 2021 | 1,491 | 1,223 | 91 | 19 | 93% |
| 2020 | 1,317 | 1,023 | 114 | 19 | 90% |
| 2019 | 1,383 | 1,070 | 130 | 45 | 89% |
| 2018 | 1,388 | 1,118 | 103 | 25 | 92% |
| 2017 | 1,385 | 1,083 | 142 | 15 | 88% |
| 2016 | 1,324 | 1,075 | 109 | 20 | 91% |
| 2015 | 1,384 | 1,052 | 135 | 26 | 89% |
| 2014 | 1,376 | 1,115 | 94 | 17 | 92% |
| 2013 | 1,218 | 1,037 | 55 | 14 | 95% |
| 2012 | 1,222 | 1,068 | 73 | 16 | 94% |
| 2011 | 1,331 | 1,122 | 101 | 19 | 92% |
| 2010 | 1,473 | 1,256 | 129 | 17 | 91% |
| 2009 | 1,479 | 1,220 | 142 | 31 | 90% |
| 2008 | 1,600 | 1,239 | 214 | 49 | 85% |
| 2007 | 1,685 | 1,257 | 277 | 46 | 82% |
| 2006 | 1,797 | 1,335 | 278 | 54 | 83% |
92% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Forest of Dean.
Newest applications in Forest of Dean
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026P1326/26/TCA
Courtyard Cottage Main Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QX
Reduce Silver Birch (T1) next to house to previous height and reduce width accordingly to give clearance from house and chimney in particular in order to reduce fire risk.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026P1325/26/AG
Plusterwine House Station Road Woolaston Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PN
Prior notification for the erection of agricultural storage tank
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026P1327/26/TCA
Corse Grange Cottage Gloucester Road Corse Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3RQ
Walnut (T1). Removal of 2 branches over 120mm which overhang the carport to prevent smaller falling branches causing damage. Crown thinning to remove smaller branches potentially encroaching on adjacent power lines. Walnut (T2). Crown thinning and shaping to prevent branches from further encroaching on power lines.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026P1182/26/FUL
6 Westfield Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2QP
Erection of a rear pergola (part-retrospective).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026P1250/26/TPO
Whitemead Forest Park Folly Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4LA
Remove dead wood greater than 25mm from Oak covered by G1 of DFTPO 41 and crown lift over access road and parking area to give clearance of approximately 4.5 metres. Remove lowest branch on north-east side of Beech covered by A2 of G41 (TPO 159) and install 8T cable bracing in order to prevent weak fork failure. Fell Maple covered by A1 of G41 (TPO 159) due to squirrel damage on stem and major branches leading to a medium to high probability of failure.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026P1295/26/AG
Court Farm Kempley Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2AT
Prior notification for the erection of steel portal frame building.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026P1217/26/FUL
Bracken Cottage Bowson Road Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6LA
Erection of a two-storey front and side extension, single-storey front extension, porch and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026P1223/26/FUL
12 Woodgate Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2RA
Change of use of detached garage to ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026P1287/26/AG
Little Brierley Farm Newent Road Staunton Newent Gloucestershire GL19 3QR
Prior notification for the erection of a general-purpose steel portal frame agricultural building.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026P1296/26/EIA
Land Adjoining Sedbury Lane Sedbury
Request for EIA screening opinion - proposed outline development of up to 165 dwellings, including affordable housing, open space, landscaping, pedestrian and cycle improvements, drainage features and associated infrastructure. All matters would be reserved except for access from Sedbury Lane.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1175/26/FUL
1 Prestberries Villas Blackwells End Hartpury Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3DB
Erection of a two story side extension and a single story rear extension and front porch with associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1172/26/FUL
Harthill Cottage Sandy Lane Hewelsfield Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TZ
Erection of a ground mounted 22-panel solar array with underground cables and batteries installed in the existing barn.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1189/26/DISCON
Rock Farm Rock Lane Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1QJ
Part discharge of condition 03 (rear window and door details) of P0351/26/LBC
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1190/26/LD1
Barn At Beeches Farm 5 Grove Road Berry Hill Gloucestershire GL16 8QH
Application under Section 191 to establish whether lawful commencement of development took place before the expiration of planning permission P0741/21/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1224/26/FUL
10 School View Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1RX
Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1282/26/TCA
Merlindene Old Monmouth Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0NZ
Fell 1 x small Oak tree (T1) standing within 4 metres to the north of the property, due to being too close to the building. Fell 2 x False Acacia (T2 and T3) standing on the northern boundary of the property. Both trees are in poor health with much visible deadwood.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026P1283/26/AG
Park Farm Clanna Lane Alvington Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6AF
Prior notification for the erection of agricultural fertiliser storage tank
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026P0803/26/FUL
Endun Hang Hill Road Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6LQ
Erection of a First Floor Extension with dormers and Juliette balcony, Single Storey Side Extension, porch and Garage/Workshop Extension with associated works. Demolition of porch.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026P1221/26/TPO
Huntley Manor Newent Lane Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3HQ
Undertake the following works to trees covered by A6 of DFTPO 68. Fell 1 x Western Red Cedar as the roots are impacting a Grade II Listed wall currently under restoration. Fell 3 x Lawson Cypress due to decay at the bases of these trees.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026P1277/26/TPO
84 Bigstone Meadow Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7JU
Prune Sycamore covered by A1 of DFTPO 50 to give a clearance of 2-3 metres from 84 Bigstone Meadow in accordance with BS3998:2010.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026P1278/26/TPO
4 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FD
Undertake the following works to Copper Beech covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 183. Reduce lowest branch on southern side of tree by approximately 2-3 metres, in accordance with BS3998:2010. Reduce branches on eastern side of tree near neighbours house to give a clearance of 3m (or to nearest suitable pruning point), in accordance with BS3998:2010.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026P1265/26/DISCON
Lakers Playing Field Lakers Road Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 06 (drainage scheme), 15 (Site waste management plan), 18 (construction and traffic management plan) and 20 (CEMP) relating to P0087/25/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1246/26/FUL
Barn At Sandy Ridge Farm Pauntley Redmarley Gloucestershire GL19 3HZ
Conversion of barn into a dwelling with associated parking and works. (self-build)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1160/26/LD2
The Cottage Newham Bottom Ruardean Woodside Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9UB
Application under section 192 to establish whether the replacement of windows require planning permission
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1207/26/LD2
Thornton House 3 Upper Common Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DJ
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a detached single-storey timber garden outbuilding requires planning permission.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1211/26/LD1
Gunsmill Farm Spout Lane Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0EA
Application under section 191 to establish whether continued occupation of building as a C3 dwelling in breach of occupation condition (d) of P9211/79/FUL is lawful.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1252/26/TCA
St Peters Church High Street Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1DS
Pollard 19 x Lime trees on the boundary wall bordering the A48 back to previous pollarding points. The trees have not been pollarded for more than 10 years and large branches extend over the A48.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1253/26/TCA
River Court Awre Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1EW
Reduce height of 2 x Beech trees by 30%, reducing lateral spread to match while maintaining balanced natural crown shape.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026P1258/26/TCA
Woodville Main Road Lower Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4TR
Remove Silver Birch next to drive, adjacent to Upper Road, and Willow in garden. Both trees are getting too big and are close to other buildings with the potential to cause damage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1237/26/FUL
Communications Mast Hollybush Farm Ross Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0NG
The installation of a 5m mast extension accommodating 3 no. replacement antenna, ancillary radio equipment, and the installation of 1 no. equipment cabinet within the existing compound, along with ancillary development thereto.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1179/26/LD1
Redland Cottage Church Walk Viney Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NY
Application under section 191 to establish the use of the land for the keeping of horses including retention of stable buildings for recreational equestrian purposes as lawful.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1194/26/FUL
11 Adams Way Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7RQ
Erection of single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage to additional living and alterations to conservatory.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1248/26/DISCON
The Dingle Chapel Lane Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3JF
Discharge of conditions 03 (roof construction details) and 04 (fenestration drawing details) relating to P0388/23/LBC
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1247/26/DISCON
The Old Rectory Main Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3DZ
Discharge of condition 03 (fence post installation) relating to P0143/26/LBC
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026P1254/26/DISCON
The Dingle Chapel Lane Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3JF
Discharge of conditions 03 (roof construction details) and 04 (fenestration details) relating to application number P0387/23/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026P1231/26/FUL
Land At Guy Hall Farm Area 1 Northington Lane Awre Gloucestershire
Restoration of saltmarsh and other wetland habitats through managed realignment of the coastline, including engineering works to breach existing flood defences and construct a new flood defence embankment, creation of ponds, scrapes and creeks, and the diversion, stopping up and creation of public rights of way at Awre Peninsula
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026P1235/26/FUL
The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JB
Erection of a sub-station compound, including the erection of 2 no. switchrooms, 2 no. transformers and associated access road.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026P1239/26/TCA
Kingford Napping Lane Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QH
Fell 1x Magnolia tree at rear of property due to damage already caused to drainage pipes between tree and house. The tree is also in close proximity to the house, which has the potential to result in structural damage to the property.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026P1238/26/TCA
2 The Green High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD
Fel 1 x Scots Pine and remove crown of adjacent conifer, with reduction of adjacent conifers and small stemmed species to approximately 3.5 metres in height to align with neighbouring conifers.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 16 October 2026P1087/26/FUL
Bank Cottage High Street Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JS
Retention of existing shepherd's hut ancillary use to dwelling. (retrospective)
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Forest of Dean
- Approveddecided 2 November 2026P0385/26/FUL
2 Woodville Moseley Green Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HN
Erection of a garage within residential curtilage
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026P0300/26/FUL
1 Woodville Moseley Green Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HN
Erection of a garage within residential curtilage
The council’s page - LDC Issueddecided 29 October 2026P1101/26/LD2
Green Glade House Meadow Close Viney Hill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4NX
Application under section 192 to establish whether the stationing of mobile home for use incidental to the main dwelling.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 28 October 2026P0494/26/PQ3PA
Barn West Of Hyde Lane Newnham Gloucestershire
Prior approval for the conversion of an agricultural barn to 1no. dwelling and associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 23 October 2026P0722/26/FUL
Land Rear Of 9 Culver Street Newent Gloucestershire
Erection of dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping. (Part retrospective)
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 23 October 2026P0723/26/FUL
Plot Rear Of 9 Culver Street Newent Gloucestershire
Erection of dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping. (part-retrospective)
The council’s page - LDC Issueddecided 22 October 2026P1060/26/LD1
Land Grid Reference Easting 364751 Northing 217977 Mannings Road Drybrook Gloucestershire
Application under section 191 to establish whether lawful commencement of DF4284/E for works relating to Plot 2 has been made.
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 21 October 2026P0226/26/FUL
The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JB
Construction of new sub-station compound with associated sub-station building, 2 No. transformers and associated access road.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 2026P1115/26/TCA
Fairview Cottage Link Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QY
Reduce height of three mature Silver Birch trees adjacent to property by 30%. The largest and closest to the property also requires shaping to take limbs away from the house and overhead cables as well as two of the lowest limbs to improve access underneath. Remove one tree from a group of two Silver Birches on the property perimeter close to neighbouring property as it is leaning and casting excessive shade. The remaining tree will be reduced in height by 30%.
The council’s page - LDC Issueddecided 20 October 2026P1043/26/LD2
41 Highfield Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5ND
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension with rooflight and demolition of existing conservatory requires planning permission.
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 19 October 2026P0248/26/OUT
Land North Of Bayfield Gardens Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2BH
Outline Planning Permission for the erection of 4no. dwellings with associated access and layout confirmed (with all other matters reserved)
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 19 October 2026P0501/26/DISCON
Boseley Court Blaisdon Road Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1LT
Discharge of condition 03 (details) of P1342/24/FUL
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 19 October 2026P0596/26/DISCON
Boseley Court Blaisdon Road Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1LT
Part discharge of conditon 03 (windows and doors) of P1343/24/LBC and P1343/24/FUL (farmhouse)
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 19 October 2026P0684/26/FUL
Boseley Court Blaisdon Road Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1LT
Variation of condition 02 (approved plans) of P1342/24/FUL to allow for internal alterations.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 19 October 2026P0837/26/AG
Coxbury Farm Coxbury Lane St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6QJ
Prior notification for the proposed excavation of 6 ponds
The council’s page - LDC Issueddecided 19 October 2026P1009/26/LD1
Mount Ottawa Golden Valley Upleadon Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1HN
Application under Section 191 to establish whether a lawful commencement (namely building and engineering works) of planning permission P1122/23/FUL has been made.
The council’s page - LDC Issueddecided 16 October 2026P0703/26/LD1
The Bungalow Steam Mills Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3JD
Application under section 191 to establish whether the use of land as residential curtilage is lawful
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026P0737/26/FUL
Well Cottage Highview Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JL
Alterations and erection of a two-storey infill extension and first floor extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026P0580/26/DISCON
2 Oldbrook Holbrook Upper Lydbrook Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PY
Discharge of Condition 03 (surface water drainage strategy) of P1224/25/FUL.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 15 October 2026P0137/25/FUL
Gatwick House Upper Rodley Road Bollow Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1QU
Erection of a single storey residential unit to be used in connection with the existing use of the site which provides care home / assisted living accommodation (retrospective)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 15 October 2026P0308/26/FUL
Mia Rose Nurseries Lydney Park Estate Lydney Glos GL15 6BU
Erection of a building to provide additional space for Nursery expansion
The council’s page - Approveddecided 15 October 2026P1107/26/TCA
Churchcroft Church Road Hewelsfield Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6UL
Undertake the following work to trees on the eastern boundary of the property. Fell 2x Ash trees (1 on sketch plan) which have died. Reduce 1x Hazel (No. 2) in height to 75cm as it is interfering with overhead telephone cables. Fell 1x Ash (No.3) which is interfering with overhead telephone cables and may be diseased. Reduce 1x Holly (No.4) and 1x Laurel (No. 5) in height to 75cm so that they will regrow as bushes in the hedge. Fell 1x Conifer (No. 6) as it is a large tree and one of a cluster which is very overcrowded. All these trees are also casting excessive shade onto neighbouring property of Rookery Cottage.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 15 October 2026P0409/26/FUL
Land Adjacent To The Old Canning Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucestershire
Erection of a self build dwelling and associated works
The council’s page - Approveddecided 14 October 2026P0705/26/FUL
90 Woodside Avenue Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2DP
Change of use from dwelling (class use C3) to children's home (class use C2) to provide residential care and accommodation for a maximum of one child at any one time, within an age range of 5 to 17.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 12 October 2026P0623/25/FUL
Land At Coppice House Main Road Huntley Gloucestershire GL19 3DZ
Erection of a lodge with ramped access and enclosed fencing. (part retrospective)
The council’s page
From the planning register of Forest of Dean, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.