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House prices in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council: average £144,294, +4.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received?
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received 263 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council take to decide applications?
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council takes an average of 79 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council?
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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), who has held the position since 26 May 2022. Stephen Vickers serves as Chief Executive since June 2024. The council comprises 33 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 52 towns and villages, including Abertillery/Abertyleri, Blaina, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale/Glyn Ebwy, Nantyglo and Tredegar. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council received 263 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (93), discharge of conditions (32), outline applications (15).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.