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Planning in Christchurch

Approved
75%
18 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Christchurch in the last 24 months, from Newport City Council's planning register.

Decided by Newport City CouncilCouncil page

Around Christchurch

Postcode districts

NP19 158 applications in the last 12 monthsNP18 146 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Newport City Council

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About Christchurch

Christchurch is a picturesque village situated atop Christchurch Hill in the Caerleon ward of Newport, South Wales. Offering stunning panoramic views of the Bristol Channel to the south and the scenic Monmouthshire countryside to the north, the area is well-connected by a road that runs along the hill's crest, linking Newport to Caerleon and Catsash. This charming location may present unique planning opportunities due to its elevated position and accessibility.

Property prices in Christchurch show an average sale price of £415,175, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Christchurch, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Christchurch. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Christchurch?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Christchurch. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Christchurch?
The average planning decision time near Christchurch is 65 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 Christchurch?
The planning approval rate near Christchurch is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Christchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Christchurch is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Christchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Christchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.