How long do planning decisions take near Cefn?

The average planning decision time near Cefn is 84 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 Cefn?

The planning approval rate near Cefn is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cefn?

The most common type of planning application near Cefn is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cefn?

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Cefn, Newport Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cefn, Newport.

Newport · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Cefn are administered by Newport City Council. View the full Newport City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Newport
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Newport 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cefn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Cefn.

- 102 Cefn Road Rogerstone Newport NP10 9AS
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) FOR USE AS SUPPORTED LIVING ACCOMODATION FOR UP TO 4NO. RESIDENTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Land East Of Lyte Buildings Road C Wern Industrial Estate Newport South Wales
CHANGE OF USE FROM SUI GENERIS TO B8 SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-09-16
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- 19 Squires Gate Rogerstone Newport NP10 0BP
TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-03-23
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- Unit 5 Road B Wern Industrial Estate Newport South Wales NP10 9FQ
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM B1 TO B2 FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH MOT FACILITY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-01-23
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- Unit 1A To 1C Road B Wern Industrial Estate Newport South Wales NP10 9FQ
6NO. B2 INDUSTRIAL UNITS, RELOCATION OF AIR TANKS, CAR PARKING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2021-11-19
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- What Plus Limited Chartist Way Rogerstone Newport NP10 9XJ
PROPOSED CONTAINER FOOD COURTYARD AND OUTLET
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2020-11-15
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- Unit 1A To 1C Road B Wern Industrial Estate Newport NP10 9FQ
CHANGE OF USE OF UNIT 1A TO 1C WERN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FROM B8 TO B2 USE, WITH ANCILLARY OFFICES
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2018-05-04
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- What Store Chartist Way Rogerstone Newport NP10 9XJ
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF GARDEN CENTRE TO INCLUDE NEW CAFE BUILDING AND OPEN-SIDED CANOPY
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2015-07-27
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- Land South Of Road B Wern Industrial Estate Newport
ERECTION OF CANOPY OVER LOADING BAY TOGETHER WITH HARDSTANDING ASSOCIATED WITH FREIGHT HAULAGE COMPANY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2014-02-07
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A brief summary of Cefn in Newport

Cefn is a settlement located in Newport, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cefn a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cefn 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 Cefn

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Cefn. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cefn.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cefn were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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