Newland & Sling planning approval rate
Newland & Sling ward in Forest of Dean has a 93.6% approval rate based on 283 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.6%
ward approval rate
283
Decisions
265
Approved
18
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Newland & Sling sits slightly above the Forest of Dean average, with a 4.9 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Newland & Sling compares
Newland & Sling ward
93.6%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Newland & Sling
Remove Leylandii hedge (1) on southern lower boundary of property and replace wi · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Group of three Holly trees in rear garden of property; remove one tree and reduc · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Replacement of existing white uPVC and aluminium-framed windows and doors with d · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Alterations to existing vehicle access · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Alterations to dwelling including the raising of its roof, insertion of dormer w · Fri 12 Jun 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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