Pillowell planning approval rate
Pillowell ward in Forest of Dean has a 91.8% approval rate based on 184 planning decisions. Forest of Dean overall: 90.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
184
Decisions
169
Approved
15
Refused
90.8%
Forest of Dean average
Pillowell is broadly in line with the Forest of Dean average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Pillowell compares
Pillowell ward
91.8%
Forest of Dean overall
90.8%
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Recent decisions in Pillowell
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 2no. self-build two storey d · Mon 29 Jun 2026
Cut down Holly tree in rear garden behind the garage. · Tue 21 Apr 2026
Demolition of single storey side extension and erection of a two-storey side ext · Thu 16 Apr 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension with sundeck to flat roof area and as · Tue 10 Mar 2026
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