Kites Nest Howells Lane Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4BA Data via plota.co.uk

P1562/25/COU - Change of Use Withdrawn

Proposal

Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C2 (residential institution). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
13 Jan 2026
Consultation
5 Feb 2026
Withdrawn
12 Feb 2026

Withdrawn on 12 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
GL15 4BA
Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
13 Jan 2026
Ward
Newnham
Parish
Awre
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
12 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Quattro Design Architects Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF2614
Consultation
5 Feb 2026
Site notice
20 Jan 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