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Forest of Dean Planning Handbook

Planning guidance for Forest of Dean

About the Forest of Dean handbooks

This page provides access to planning and building regulation handbooks for Forest of Dean, helping applicants and professionals identify the correct requirements at each stage of a project.

Planning considerations in Forest of Dean

Common factors that affect applications in Forest of Dean.

House Extensions & Permitted Development
New Builds & Infill Development
Change of Use Applications
Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings
Trees, Ecology & Environmental Considerations
Highways, Access & Parking
Drainage & Flood Risk
Validation Requirements

Who this handbook is for

Applicants

  • Homeowners planning extensions
  • Property developers
  • Landlords

Professionals

  • Architects and designers
  • Builders and contractors
  • Planning consultants

Local planning resources

Official resources for Forest of Dean.

External links provided for reference.