Lydney East planning approval rate
Lydney East ward in Forest of Dean has a 94.5% approval rate based on 274 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.5%
ward approval rate
274
Decisions
259
Approved
15
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Lydney East is 5.8 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 Lydney East compares
Lydney East ward
94.5%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Lydney East
Erection of a single storey side extension with associated works. · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Listed building consent for the erection of a single storey side extension with · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Construction of new driveway and access · Fri 19 Jun 2026
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