Penmoel Cottages Coleford Road Woodcroft Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7PU

Pending Consideration P0233/26/FUL
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
NP16 7PU

Description

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

Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#93 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #144 out of 292 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
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, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #144 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #191 of 292
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