Penmoel Cottages Coleford Road Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PU Data via plota.co.uk

P0233/26/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Widening of vehicular access, including demolition of small bin store structures and partial removal and repair of a stone boundary wall, and extension/widening of the existing driveway with bound and permeable surfacing and associated drainage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Consultation
13 May 2026
Refused
17 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NP16 7PU
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Tidenham
Parish
Tidenham
Case officer
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Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF16571
Consultation
13 May 2026
Site notice
22 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#114 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #149 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #149 of 296
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #219 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
561
Total decisions
43 refused in the year to March 2026