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House prices in Monmouthshire County Council: average £335,093, +2.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Monmouthshire County Council received?
Monmouthshire County Council received 1,204 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Monmouthshire County Council take to decide applications?
Monmouthshire County Council takes an average of 65 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 Monmouthshire County Council?
Monmouthshire County Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Monmouthshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Monmouthshire County 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 Monmouthshire County Council planning portal.

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

About Monmouthshire County Council Planning Authority

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

Monmouthshire County Council serves as the governing body for the Monmouthshire principal area, functioning as one of Wales' unitary authorities. This council oversees planning applications and local regulations, making it a key resource for anyone looking to navigate development and land use in the region. The council was established in 1996. The council is currently led by Mary Ann Brocklesby (Labour), who has held the position since 19 May 2022. Paul Matthews serves as Chief Executive since 2009.

The council area encompasses 206 towns and villages, including Abergavenny/Y Fenni, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent, Monmouth/Trefynwy and Usk/Brynbuga. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Monmouthshire County Council received 1,204 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (374), discharge of conditions (128), tree works (126). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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