Stantway House Rock Lane Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1QF

Consent P1540/25/LBC
Date received
16 Dec 2025
Date validated
6 Jan 2026
Postcode
GL14 1QF

Description

Reinstatement, repair and partial reconstruction of historic domestic ancillary cider barn, including roof reconstruction, rebuilding of east elevation, insertion of rooflights and windows, new staircase and conservation-led structural repairs

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