Gilwern, Monmouthshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilwern, Monmouthshire.
Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement
About Gilwern
Gilwern is a village located in Monmouthshire, Wales, within the picturesque Brecon Beacons National Park. Nestled along the River Clydach, it lies on the southern side of the Usk valley and historically thrived as an industrial centre due to its proximity to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. This rich history and strategic location may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to development and conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Monmouthshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
- LSOA: Monmouthshire 003F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gilwern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilwern.
- 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 Gilwern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Gilwern.
- - The Beaufort Arms 22 Main Road Gilwern Sir Fynwy NP7 0AR
Opening up previously blocked up door position and installing new door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Seltirk Station Road Gilwern NP7 0BY
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) and 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement) pursuant to planning application 21/19776/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-08-22
View full details - - Dan Y Bont House Dan Y Bont Gilwern NP7 0DD
To replace an existing window in the roof with a slightly larger velux window and add another separate velux window on the same side of the roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Seltirk Station Road Gilwern NP7 0BY
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) and 5 (lighting) pursuant to approved planning permission 21/19776/FUL - Demolition of existing house and Replacement with new dwelling and associated development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - Seltirk Station Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0BY
Demolition of existing house and Replacement with new dwelling and associated development
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2021-04-08
View full details - - The Manse Station Road Gilwern NP7 0BY
To discharge conditions 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13 pursuant to planning permission 16/14267/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2017-07-31
View full details - - The Manse Station Road Gilwern NP7 0BY
Minor amendment to planning permission 16/14267/FUL - Alteration to door configuration on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2017-07-31
View full details - - The Manse Station Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0BY
Proposed holiday letting unit in garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2016-12-12
View full details - - The Manse Station Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0BY
Proposed holiday letting unit in garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2016-09-08
View full details - - Twyn Yr Hebog Station Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0HN
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 12/08131/FUL, increase size of porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2013-05-10
View full details - - Lawnswood Station Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0BY
Renewal of planning permission - Application Ref 07/01057/FUL dated 18/02/2008 - Extension to dormer bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2012-11-12
View full details - - Hillside Old Trap Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire
Revision of design drawings for dwelling 2 (re 09/03381/REM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2009-12-18
View full details - - Hillside Cottage Old Trap Road Gilwern Gilwern Y Fenni Monmouthshire NP7 0HW
Submission of Reserved Matters (Landscaping) relating to Outline approval 08/01793/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2009-06-26
View full details - - Hillside Old Trap Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 0HW
Certificate of existing use for access and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2008-10-13
View full details - - Hillside Old Trap Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 0HW
Certificate of existing use for access and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2008-07-04
View full details - - Hillside Old Trap Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 0HW
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of No. 2 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2008-04-24
View full details - - Lawnswood Station Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 0BY
Extension to existing dormer bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2007-12-14
View full details - - Hillside Old Trap Road Gilwern Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 0HW
Two houses and garages
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2007-03-01
View full details - - Lawnswood Station Road Gilwern Abergavenny NP7 0BY
Alterations to house to include new french doors to patio and extension to existing dormer window. Proposed summer house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2006-10-24
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A brief summary of Gilwern in Monmouthshire
Gilwern is a village located in Monmouthshire, Wales, within the picturesque Brecon Beacons National Park. Nestled along the River Clydach, it lies on the southern side of the Usk valley and historically thrived as an industrial centre due to its proximity to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. This rich history and strategic location may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to development and conservation.
Property prices in Gilwern show an average sale price of £345,940, 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 Gilwern a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilwern 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 Gilwern
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Gilwern. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Gilwern.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gilwern were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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