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P0347/26/LD2 - Lawful Development Section 192 Refused

Proposal

Application under section 192 to establish the commencement of ground works of planning permission . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Consultation
27 Mar 2026
Refused
29 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 29 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Lawful Development Section 192
Postcode
GL14 2AQ
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Cinderford East
Parish
Cinderford
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 May 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
James Spreckley Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF13856
Consultation
27 Mar 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