Newnham planning approval rate
Newnham ward in Forest of Dean has a 93.4% approval rate based on 589 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 88.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.4%
ward approval rate
589
Decisions
550
Approved
39
Refused
88.7%
Forest of Dean average
Newnham sits slightly above the Forest of Dean average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Newnham compares
Newnham ward
93.4%
Forest of Dean overall
88.7%
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Recent decisions in Newnham
Prune deciduous Magnolia tree in rear garden by no more than 25%, with main focu · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Erection of a single storey side extension and first floor rear extension with n · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Reduce height of three Birch trees at side of house by 3 metres and all overhang · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Fell Ash tree (T1) located on the northern boundary of the property, due to the · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Reduce 2 x Silver Birch in front of house to approximately 3 metres in height in · Fri 21 Aug 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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