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Planning in Fairwater

Approved
77%
17 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fairwater in the last 24 months, from Torfaen County Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Torfaen County Borough CouncilCouncil page

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About Fairwater

Fairwater is a suburb and community of Cwmbran, located in the county borough of Torfaen, south east Wales. Developed by the Cwmbran Development Corporation between 1963 and 1966, it offers a range of residential and community planning opportunities in a well-established area.

Property prices in Fairwater show an average sale price of £217,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fairwater area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fairwater a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fairwater 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 Fairwater, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Fairwater. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fairwater?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Fairwater. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fairwater?
The average planning decision time near Fairwater is 48 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 Fairwater?
The planning approval rate near Fairwater is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fairwater?
The most common type of planning application near Fairwater is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fairwater?
You can search and track planning applications near Fairwater on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.