Newnham planning approval rate
Newnham ward in Forest of Dean has a 93.3% approval rate based on 580 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 90.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.3%
ward approval rate
580
Decisions
541
Approved
39
Refused
90.8%
Forest of Dean average
Newnham sits slightly above the Forest of Dean average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Newnham compares
Newnham ward
93.3%
Forest of Dean overall
90.8%
Planning in Forest of Dean? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.
Recent decisions in Newnham
Conversion of a barn to a single self-build dwellinghouse, alterations to the ac · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Change of use from private dwelling to Holiday Let (retrospective) · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Erection of first floor front loft extension, addition of rear dormer, and assoc · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Two storey side extension · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Replacement of existing window sashes with new like-for-like heritage double-gla · Fri 31 Jul 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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