How long do planning decisions take near Fairwater?

The average planning decision time near Fairwater is 61 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 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fairwater?

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Fairwater, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fairwater, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

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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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Torfaen
Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
LSOA: Torfaen 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fairwater.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fairwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fairwater.

- Cwmbran High School Ty Gwyn Way Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4YZ
Discharge of condition 3 (Root Protection Plan and Construction Method Statement) relating to planning permission 25/P/0635/FUL to provide 3m high twin wire panel fence, extended to 5m high behind goa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-27
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A brief summary of Fairwater in Torfaen

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

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Planning Activity in Fairwater

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Fairwater. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Fairwater.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Fairwater slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Fairwater were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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