Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook planning approval rate
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward in Forest of Dean has a 88.2% approval rate based on 397 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 90.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.2%
ward approval rate
397
Decisions
350
Approved
47
Refused
90.8%
Forest of Dean average
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is 2.6 percentage points below the Forest of Dean average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook compares
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward
88.2%
Forest of Dean overall
90.8%
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Recent decisions in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Removal of side porch. Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions. · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Conversion of existing integral garage into habitable living space, including re · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Erection of a single storey front extension with associated works. Demolition of · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Demolition of single-storey rear extension. Erection of two-storey rear extensio · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Erection of dwelling with associated landscaping and works. Demolition of existi · Mon 06 Jul 2026
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