Planning Applications in
Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in Forest of Dean to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
Search Forest of Dean Planning Applications
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Planning Application Types in Forest of Dean
Based on 741 applications tracked between 2025-09-23 and 2026-10-27.
Full
28% of all applications
Conditions
16% of all applications
Householder
15% of all applications
Tree Works
13% of all applications
Demolition
9% of all applications
Change of Use
6% of all applications
Forest of Dean Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-09-23 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Forest of Dean
PlanWatch currently holds 741 Forest of Dean planning records across 424 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-09-23 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (208), Conditions (116), Householder (112).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Forest of Dean
Latest applications submitted to Forest of Dean council.
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.
Merlindene Old Monmouth Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0NZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated works.
10 School View Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1RX
Application under Section 191 to establish whether lawful commencement of development took place before the expiration of planning permission P0741/21/FUL
Barn At Beeches Farm 5 Grove Road Berry Hill Gloucestershire GL16 8QH
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.
84 Bigstone Meadow Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7JU
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.
4 Copper Beech Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8FD
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Forest of Dean council website.
Visit Forest of Dean planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Forest of Dean's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Forest of Dean Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Forest of Dean council planning portal — publicaccess.fdean.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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