How many planning applications has Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received?

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received 163 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

What is the planning approval rate for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council?

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council?

To object to a Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Steve Thomas (Labour), since 26 May 2022

Chief Executive: Stephen Vickers, since June 2024

Seats: 33 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 1 April 1974

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (19), Independent (12), Reform UK (1), Green (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £123,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 005A

Crime Statistics

132 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 55
criminal-damage-arson: 17
anti-social-behaviour: 14
public-order: 10
other-theft: 9
vehicle-crime: 8
burglary: 7
drugs: 3
robbery: 3
other-crime: 3
shoplifting: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

51 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, located in Ebbw Vale, serves as the local authority for Blaenau Gwent, a key area in Wales. Since 2022, the council has been under Labour majority control, making it an important player in local planning and development initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Steve Thomas (Labour). The council comprises 33 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area is £123,520, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area recorded 132 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 51 towns and villages, including Abertillery/Abertyleri, Blaina, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale/Glyn Ebwy, Nantyglo and Tredegar. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area. Unlike the official Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 163 planning applications Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received. Of these, 89% were approved.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

The most common application types in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council were full planning applications (87), discharge of conditions (35), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 82 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 71 applications

Related Planning Guides

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