In the last month there were 20 new planning applications and 13 decisions worth knowing about across Forest of Dean, and 100% of those decided were approved. Here is every area ranked, the biggest housing schemes and what people are applying for.
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20new applicationslast 31 days
13decisions13 approved, 0 refused
100%approval rateof applications approved or refused
2new homes applied forin new applications, last 31 days
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Busiest this month:Coleford (3), Drybrook (3) and Huntley (3). The middle Forest of Dean area had 1, and 16 areas had none at all.
New applications and decisions worth knowing about within each area’s circle over the last 31 days. Minor items such as tree work notices aren’t counted. Areas overlap, so one application can count in more than one area. Tap a column to sort.
What people are applying for
Rear extension
7
3
4
0
100%
Side extension
5
1
4
0
100%
Change of use
3
3
0
0
–
Loft conversion
2
1
1
0
–
Extension
2
1
1
0
–
Outline plans
1
1
0
0
–
New homes
1
1
0
0
–
New café, bar or restaurant
1
1
0
0
–
Other
11
8
3
0
100%
Applications and decisions worth knowing about across Forest of Dean, last 31 days. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.
Where the figures come from
Applications and decisions come from the council’s planning website, gathered by UK PlanIt. We count each area as a circle round its middle, the same as on its MeBabber page. Some dates are estimated from the application number, and we never show applicants’ names.
Which areas of Forest of Dean have the most planning applications?
Over the last month, the busiest areas for planning were Coleford (3), Drybrook (3), Huntley (3), Mitcheldean (3) and Newent (3), counting new applications and decisions worth knowing about. The middle area had 1.
How many planning applications are approved in Forest of Dean?
Of the 13 applications approved or refused in the last month, 13 were approved and 0 refused: an approval rate of 100%.
What are people in Forest of Dean applying for?
The most common plans over the last month were rear extension (7), side extension (5) and change of use (3).
Where are new homes planned in Forest of Dean?
No schemes of three or more homes were applied for or decided in the last month.