Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook planning approval rate
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward in Forest of Dean has a 88.5% approval rate based on 407 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.5%
ward approval rate
407
Decisions
360
Approved
47
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook is broadly in line with the Forest of Dean average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook compares
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook ward
88.5%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Erection of a single storey extension to existing garage and associated works. · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Construction of new permacrib retaining wall in front of existing collapsed perm · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Erection of a single-storey lower ground floor rear extension with deck above, a · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension. (General permitted development exten · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Reduce canopy of large Cherry tree between the house and neighbouring property b · Wed 26 Aug 2026
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