Montcalm The Rocks St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6SE Data via plota.co.uk

P0744/26/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of existing single-storey bungalow and erection of a replacement self-build two-storey dwelling designed to the Passivhaus standard, together with associated works and updated drainage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Approved
21 Aug 2026

Approved on 21 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
GL15 6SE
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
St Briavels
Parish
St Briavels
Case officer
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Target decision
28 Aug 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
21 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Arbor Architects Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF8994/A
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