The Mill Pool Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LG

Decided P0193/26/TCA
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026
Postcode
GL17 0LG

Description

Remove Alder trees from front hedge. Reduce hedge down to approximately 10 feet in height. Pollard Hornbeam down to gutter height and shape Milkflower Cotoneaster tree.

5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#118 of 282

Forest of Dean ranks #175 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.

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
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #175 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