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House prices in Newport City Council: average £229,200, +2.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Newport City Council received?
Newport City Council received 863 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 75%.
How long does Newport City Council take to decide applications?
Newport City Council takes an average of 45 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 Newport City Council?
Newport City Council approves 75% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Newport City Council?
Submit your representation to Newport City 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 Newport City Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Newport City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Newport City Council Planning Authority

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

Newport City Council serves as the governing authority for Newport, a key area in Wales, with a council presence dating back to the 14th century. Since becoming a county borough council in 1996 and later adopting its current name in 2002 upon receiving city status, the council has continually adapted and expanded. Comprising 51 councillors across 20 wards, Newport City Council operates from Newport Civic Centre and has maintained a Labour majority since 2012, making it a vital point of contact for those researching planning applications in the area. The council is currently led by Dimitri Batrouni (Labour), who has held the position since 21 May 2024. Beverly Owen serves as Chief Executive since 28 July 2020.

The council area encompasses 73 towns and villages, including Caerleon/Caerllion and Newport/Casnewydd. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Newport City Council received 863 planning applications. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (153), discharge of conditions (67), outline applications (21). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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