The Royal Forest Factory Rock Lane Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8JB
Pending Consideration
P0226/26/FUL
Description
Construction of new sub-station compound with associated sub-station building, 2 No. transformers and associated access road.
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Historical activity at this location
18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Erection of substation building, compound, 2 no. transformers and associated works.
2024
Approved
Application under section 192 to establish whether the erection of a steel platform requi…
2022
Approved
Erection of two number C02 Tanks adjacent to the existing.
2022
Approved
Erection of two number C02 Tanks adjacent to the existing.
2021
Approved
Extension and alterations to existing gate house.
2021
Approved
Extension and alterations to existing gate house.
2018
Approved
Erection of external canopy incorporating pipe gantry,
2018
Approved
Erection of external canopy incorporating pipe gantry,
2018
Approved
Application under section 192 to determine whether alterations to warehouse roof is lawfu…
2018
Approved
Application under section 192 to determine whether alterations to warehouse roof is lawfu…
2018
Approved
Application under section 192 to determine whether alterations to warehouse roof is lawfu…
2018
Approved
Application under section 192 to determine whether alterations to warehouse roof is lawfu…
2017
Approved
Retrospective Change of Use from agricultural to car parking, ancillary to industrial use.
2017
Approved
Retrospective Change of Use from agricultural to car parking, ancillary to industrial use.
2016
Approved
Application under Section 192 to establish whether reducing the height of the "Kestner To…
2016
Approved
Application under Section 192 to establish whether a replacement roof and structure with…
2016
Approved
Application under Section 192 to establish whether reducing the height of the "Kestner To…
2016
Approved
Application under Section 192 to establish whether a replacement roof and structure with…
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.
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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