Newent & Taynton planning approval rate
Newent & Taynton ward in Forest of Dean has a 91.0% approval rate based on 499 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.0%
ward approval rate
499
Decisions
454
Approved
45
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Newent & Taynton sits slightly above the Forest of Dean average, with a 2.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Newent & Taynton compares
Newent & Taynton ward
91.0%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Newent & Taynton
Erection of single storey side extension to provide ground floor bedroom and liv · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Erection of a single storey side extension with associated works. · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Reduce crown of Yew tree in rear garden of 14 Lakeside covered by G1 of G41 TPO · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Prior approval for the change of use from office space to flat · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Listed building consent for the replacement of existing rotten bedroom window at · Tue 09 Jun 2026
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