Cwm, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cwm, Blaenau Gwent.
Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in 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 Cwm
Cwm is a former coal mining village and electoral ward located three miles south of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Wales. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, the community includes the northern area of Waunlwyd, making it a significant locale for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 4,090 (2021) · Area: 978.6 km²
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £155,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cwm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Cwm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cwm.
- - CENTRAL GARAGE Marine Street, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 7ST
Application for variation of condition 6 to extend the life permission to extend time scale of application C/2021/0118 (to change of use to A1 use and associated external alterations (including replac
Type: Conditions | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - STREET RECORD Mountain View, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 7SF
Application for discharge of condition 7 (drainage connection) of planning permission C/2022/0077 (Construction of four detached houses with associated landscaping and parking). (Plot 2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 Mountain View, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 7SF
Application for Non-material amendment of planning permission C/2023/0186 (Application to vary Condition 2 - revised plans for plot 2 of planning permission C/2022/0077 (Construction of four detached
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2024-02-17
View full details - - 67 Marine Street Cwm Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 7SS
Conversion of existing dwelling to create 4 self-contained flats (Resubmission)
Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Cwm in Blaenau Gwent
Cwm is a former coal mining village and electoral ward located three miles south of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Wales. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, the community includes the northern area of Waunlwyd, making it a significant locale for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,090 (2021 estimate).
Cwm covers an area of approximately 978.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Cwm show an average sale price of £155,570, 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 Cwm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, 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 Cwm
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cwm.
The most common application types near Cwm were discharge of conditions (2).
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