Forest of Dean ranks #139 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.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #139 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