Cwmavon, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cwmavon, Torfaen.

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About Cwmavon

Cwmavon is a hamlet located approximately 2 miles south of Blaenavon and 4 miles north of Pontypool, situated within the community of Abersychan in the Torfaen county borough of south-east Wales. It lies within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and community developments.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Torfaen
• Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
• LSOA: Torfaen 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cwmavon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Cwmavon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cwmavon.

1. - Cwmavon Works Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8UW
   Existing use of buildings 2, 3 & 4 only for B2 (General Industrial) with B8 (Storage)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-13
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2. - Cwmavon Stables Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8XH
   Proposed felling of one Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) * Four Ash trees which are affected or damaged by various stages of Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) which pose a risk to persons and propert
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Cwmavon in Torfaen

Cwmavon is a hamlet located approximately 2 miles south of Blaenavon and 4 miles north of Pontypool, situated within the community of Abersychan in the Torfaen county borough of south-east Wales. It lies within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and community developments.

Property prices in Cwmavon show an average sale price of £216,770, 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 Cwmavon a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cwmavon.

The most common application types near Cwmavon were amendments (1).

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