Dean Valley Manor The Fence St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6RB

Pending Consideration P0322/26/FUL
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
25 Mar 2026
Postcode
GL15 6RB

Description

Change of use from Use Class C1 (Hotel) to a wedding and conference venue (Sui Generis), including associated function and operational works comprising the conversion of the existing swimming pool building to a ceremony/function space, installation of new decking and a temporary marquee within the grounds. Partial change of use of the hotel to provide caretakers accommodation and change of use of one holiday lodge to provide managers accommodation with the remaining holiday lodges retained as guest accommodation in connection with the wedding and conference venue.

Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#93 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
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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