How long do planning decisions take near Forge Hammer?

The average planning decision time near Forge Hammer is 41 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 Forge Hammer?

The planning approval rate near Forge Hammer is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Forge Hammer?

The most common type of planning application near Forge Hammer is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Forge Hammer?

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Forge Hammer, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forge Hammer, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Forge Hammer are administered by Torfaen County Borough Council. View the full Torfaen County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Torfaen
Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
LSOA: Torfaen 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forge Hammer.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Forge Hammer based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Forge Hammer.

- Harvester Leisure At Cwmbran Glyndwr Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1QS
Display of signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Harvester Leisure At Cwmbran Glyndwr Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1QS
Installation of mechanical restaurant plant and external alterations to shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-07
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- St Johns Ambulance Hall Clomendy Road Old Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3LS
Proposed Demolition of a Former Ambulance Hall and the Creation of Two New Dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Torfaen Learning Zone St Davids Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DF
Variation of Condition 3 of permission ref: 21/P/0466/VAR to allow 3 more years for the submission of reserved matters details relating to the approved development of Sixth Form College and A3 units,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 33 Pontnewydd Walk Northville Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PZ
Change of use of existing residential property to a children's supported living provision (children's care home)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 7 - 8 General Rees Square Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1AH
Change of use from financial and professional services (use class A2) to a tanning studio (unique class)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 6 The Parade Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PT
Change of use of unit to nail beauty salon
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-02-22
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- Pretty Miss 5 Caradoc Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PP
shop signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-15
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A brief summary of Forge Hammer in Torfaen

Forge Hammer is a settlement located in Torfaen, Wales.

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

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

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Forge Hammer. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Forge Hammer.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Forge Hammer were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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