Blaen-y-cwm, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blaen-y-cwm, Blaenau Gwent.
Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Blaen-y-cwm are administered by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. View the full Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blaen-y-cwm
Blaen-y-cwm, situated east of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Wales, is historically significant for its slate quarry, which began operations between 1813 and 1818 and continued intermittently until 1914. The quarry was linked to the Ffestiniog Railway at Duffws Station through the Rhiwbach Tramway, highlighting its importance in the region's industrial development. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and heritage considerations.
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £146,408 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blaen-y-cwm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blaen-y-cwm.
- 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 Blaen-y-cwm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Blaen-y-cwm.
- - GARN-DDU FARM Waterworks Lane, Nantybwch, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 4EP
Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use - The existing garage building is being used as a pet grooming salon and store
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-07-07
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A brief summary of Blaen-y-cwm in Blaenau Gwent
Blaen-y-cwm, situated east of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Wales, is historically significant for its slate quarry, which began operations between 1813 and 1818 and continued intermittently until 1914. The quarry was linked to the Ffestiniog Railway at Duffws Station through the Rhiwbach Tramway, highlighting its importance in the region's industrial development. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and heritage considerations.
Property prices in Blaen-y-cwm show an average sale price of £146,408, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blaen-y-cwm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blaen-y-cwm 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 Blaen-y-cwm
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Blaen-y-cwm. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blaen-y-cwm may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Blaen-y-cwm were amendments (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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