Cinderford West planning approval rate
Cinderford West ward in Forest of Dean has a 95.2% approval rate based on 166 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
95.2%
ward approval rate
166
Decisions
158
Approved
8
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Cinderford West is 6.5 percentage points above the Forest of Dean average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Cinderford West compares
Cinderford West ward
95.2%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Cinderford West
Erection of a detached dwelling with associated landscaping, parking and works. · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey porch extension. Dem · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of one dwelling and associated works · Tue 19 May 2026
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