Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent.
Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement
About Beaufort
Beaufort is a village and community situated on the northern edge of Blaenau Gwent county borough in Wales, within the historic county of Brecknockshire and the preserved county of Gwent. As of the 2011 census, Beaufort has a population of 3,866, making it an important area for planning applications and community developments in the region.
Population: 2,693 (2021) · Area: 343.9 km²
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beaufort.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beaufort.
- 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 Beaufort based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Beaufort.
- - Pleasant View Bungalow Llangynidr Road, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5DG
Proposed summer house, garage, dormer to front elevation and external alterations
Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 29 Cambridge Gardens, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5HG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 61 Beaufort Rise, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5JG
Convert existing property at 61a & 61b Beaufort Rise from 2 No. Flats into 3 No. Flats & external alterations for the adoption of Blaenau Gwent Social Housing Department.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Heathwood Badminton Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5UN
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Beaufort in Blaenau Gwent
Beaufort is a village and community situated on the northern edge of Blaenau Gwent county borough in Wales, within the historic county of Brecknockshire and the preserved county of Gwent. As of the 2011 census, Beaufort has a population of 3,866, making it an important area for planning applications and community developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,693 (2021 estimate).
Beaufort covers an area of approximately 343.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beaufort a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beaufort planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beaufort
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Beaufort. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beaufort may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Beaufort were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.