Planning decisions from the Forest of Dean Council

The Forest of Dean District Council has recently decided a number of planning applications covering tree works, residential extensions, new builds, and agricultural developments. Here’s a summary of the latest approvals:

Tree Works

• The Retreat, Chartist Lane, Lowbands, Redmarley – An apple tree will undergo a 20% crown reduction and have dead wood removed to improve its shape and size.
  (Application P0944/25/TCA – Approved 26 Aug 2025)

• Greenlands, Ledbury Road Crescent, Staunton – A poplar tree will have its height reduced by 30ft and trimmed to maintain a balanced silhouette.
  (Application P0937/25/TCA – Approved 26 Aug 2025)

Agricultural and Farmyard Works

• Stonehouse Farm, Kents Green, Tibberton – Prior notification was submitted for engineering works to concrete an area of the farmyard. A decision of “Not Required” was issued.
  (Application P0951/25/AG – 27 Aug 2025)

• Buttersend Farm Dairy, Buttersend Lane, Hartpury – Approval was granted for reserved matters related to the erection of an agricultural worker’s dwelling. This included access, appearance, landscaping, layout, scale, and the discharge of several conditions covering detailed plans, foul water drainage, biodiversity enhancements, and surface water drainage.
  (Application P1391/24/APP – 26 Aug 2025)

Residential Extensions and New Builds

• 36 Bigstone Grove, Tutshill, Chepstow – Permission was granted for the erection of a detached annex ancillary to the main dwelling.
  (Application P0838/25/FUL – 27 Aug 2025)

• 18 Ormerod Road, Sedbury, Chepstow – A single-storey and part two-storey rear extension was approved.
  (Application P0644/25/FUL – 27 Aug 2025)

• Coniston Cottage, Redmarley – Permission was granted for the erection of a replacement self-build residential dwelling, including associated landscaping and works, and demolition of the existing dwelling.
  (Application P0598/25/FUL – 26 Aug 2025)

Energy Efficiency Improvements

• 1 High House, The Village, Dymock – Approval was given for the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) with an 8kW outdoor unit and a 100-litre internal water tank.
  (Application P0340/25/FUL – 27 Aug 2025)

All decisions were issued between 26 and 27 August 2025. No appeals have been recorded at this stage.