Mae View Highview Road Ruardean Hill Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9AR Data via plota.co.uk

P0247/26/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Conversion of existing stables to form annexed living accommodation for elderly parents, together with associated works, and change of use of land to additional residential curtilage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
GL17 9AR
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Parish
Drybrook
Case officer
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Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
M.R. JAMES Architectural Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF14719
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Site notice
28 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#114 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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