How long do planning decisions take near Bulwark?

The average planning decision time near Bulwark is 22 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bulwark?

The planning approval rate near Bulwark is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bulwark?

The most common type of planning application near Bulwark is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bulwark?

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Bulwark, Monmouthshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bulwark, Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Bulwark are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bulwark.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bulwark.

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 Bulwark based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bulwark.

- The Nook 52 Victoria Road Bulwark Chepstow NP16 5QW
Reduction in project scope involving the removal of the proposed ground floor extension included within planning application DM/2025/00422. The existing entrance conservatory will be demolished and re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-04-24
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- 1 Camp Road Bulwark Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5QT
Detached single storey double garage, with a dual pitch oak framed roof to be built over part of existing driveway and garden. Overall dimensions: 8x8.4m floorplan, 4.4m ridge, 2.62m eaves. White rend
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 17 Fairfield Road Bulwark Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5JP
Amendment to line of external wall, to be above existing footprint
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 32 Middle Way Bulwark Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5QS
Building of a single story extension onto rear of property to extend no more than three meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Bulwark Camp Recreation Ground Alpha Road Bulwark Chepstow Monmouthshire
Tree works at Bulwark Camp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 53A Bulwark Road Bulwark Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5JW
Erection of two additional floors above the existing shop to create a 7 Bedroom House in Multiple Operation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Bulwark in Monmouthshire

Bulwark is a settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Property prices in Bulwark show an average sale price of £371,548, 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 Bulwark a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bulwark includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pennsylvania Fields, Sedbury SSSI, River Wye SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye, Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bulwark

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Bulwark. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.

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

The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bulwark were outline applications (7), full planning applications (4), tree works (4).

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