Lydbrook planning approval rate
Lydbrook ward in Forest of Dean has a 89.5% approval rate based on 133 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
133
Decisions
119
Approved
14
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Lydbrook is broadly in line with the Forest of Dean average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Lydbrook compares
Lydbrook ward
89.5%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Lydbrook
Erection of a self-build dwelling and associated works · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing glass conservatory and outbuilding. Erection of new flat · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Installation of replacement doors and windows to front of house with associated · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Erection of two storey rear extension · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Remove Leylandii next to fence by neighbouring garden as it has grown excessivel · Mon 15 Jun 2026
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