How many planning applications has Monmouthshire County Council received?

Monmouthshire County Council received 751 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Monmouthshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Monmouthshire County Council takes an average of 53 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 95% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Monmouthshire County Council?

To object to a Monmouthshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Monmouthshire County 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 Monmouthshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Monmouthshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Monmouthshire County Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: Wales

About Monmouthshire County Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Mary Ann Brocklesby (Labour), since 19 May 2022

Chair: Peter Strong (Labour), since 15 May 2025

Chief Executive: Paul Matthews, since 2009

Founded: 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Monmouthshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Monmouthshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Monmouthshire County 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: £378,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 001B

Crime Statistics

182 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 67
anti-social-behaviour: 47
criminal-damage-arson: 19
public-order: 18
other-theft: 11
shoplifting: 9
drugs: 4
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Monmouthshire County 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 Monmouthshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Monmouthshire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Monmouthshire County Council area.

A brief summary of Monmouthshire County Council

The average property sale price in the Monmouthshire County Council area is £378,280, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Monmouthshire County Council area recorded 182 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 214 towns and villages, including Abergavenny/Y Fenni, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent, Monmouth/Trefynwy and Usk/Brynbuga. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Monmouthshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Monmouthshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Monmouthshire County Council area. Unlike the official Monmouthshire County 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 Monmouthshire County 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 Monmouthshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 751 planning applications Monmouthshire County Council received. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Monmouthshire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Monmouthshire County Council were full planning applications (342), discharge of conditions (106), tree works (93). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 126 medium-scale applications, 624 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 392 applications
Refused: 12 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 336 applications

Related Planning Guides

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