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83 in the last 90 days25 in the last 3012 in the last 1489% approveddecisions typically take 70 days

Source: Torfaen County Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 113 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Ty Glyn Albion Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6GE
Discharge of condition 4 (Method Statement and Risk Assessment) relating to planning permission 26/P/0290/FUL to form new Multi Use Games Area with new surface and fencing to existing play yard area.
PendingReceived 19 Oct 202626/P/0493/CND
British Talywain Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7UH
Certificate of Lawfulness to establish existing use as a manufacturing engineering site (Use Class B2)
PendingReceived 15 Oct 202626/P/0460/CEU
United Utilities Ty Coch Way Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7EZ
Installation of Palisade Fencing, Bi-Fold Access Gates, and Pedestrian Gate
PendingReceived 15 Oct 202626/P/0486/FUL
Brookside Sluvad Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0TA
Proposed demolition and replacement of existing ancillary building for new Improved Ancillary Building (No Change of Use).
PendingReceived 15 Oct 202626/P/0485/FUL
The Mount Greenhill Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5BE
New side extension and rear porch extension and all associated works
PendingReceived 14 Oct 202626/P/0481/HH

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Torfaen County Borough Council received?

Torfaen County Borough Council received 531 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Torfaen County Borough Council take to decide applications?

Torfaen County Borough Council takes an average of 70 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 Torfaen County Borough Council?

Torfaen County Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

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Torfaen County Borough Council serves as the governing authority for Torfaen, a key Principal Area in Wales. This council plays a crucial role in local governance, overseeing planning applications and development within the region, making it an essential resource for anyone researching property development or community projects in Torfaen. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Anthony Hunt (Labour), who has held the position since 1 January 2017. Stephen Vickers serves as Chief Executive since 5 July 2021. The council comprises 40 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 63 towns and villages, including Abersychan, Blaenavon, Cwmbran/Cwmbrân and Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Torfaen County Borough Council received 531 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (251), discharge of conditions (91), outline applications (40). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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