Moss Cottage Staunton Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8NX

Pending Consideration P0510/26/TCA
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
GL16 8NX

Description

Removal of 1 x dead Silver Birch tree at the end of the garden for safety reasons. Reduce 1 x Yew, 1 x Laurel and 1 x Holly along same boundary by one third due to excessive overhang into neighbouring property and potential for structural damage.

5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#118 of 282

Forest of Dean ranks #175 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #11 of 282
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #175 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
84 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
596
Total decisions
46 refused in 2025