Gilwern, Monmouthshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilwern, Monmouthshire.
Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Gilwern are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £378,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Monmouthshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
- LSOA: Monmouthshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
183 planning applications found near Gilwern.
- - Denecroft 4 Glanmoor Gilwern Sir Fynwy NP7 0DT
New rear extension and all associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Rock Cottage Dan Y Bont Gilwern Sir Fynwy NP7 0DD
Timber Orangery to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Rock Cottage Dan Y Bont Gilwern Sir Fynwy NP7 0DD
Timber Orangery to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - The Beaufort Arms 22 Main Road Gilwern Sir Fynwy NP7 0AR
Opening up previously blocked up door position and installing new door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Corn Exchange Inn Crickhowell Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0DG
Proposed conversion of the corn exchange into a single 4 bedroom residential dwelling. Alterations to the adjacent car park area and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Old Community Centre School Lane Gilwern Abergavenny NP7 0AT
Conversion of old Community Centre into 4 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Rock Cottage Dan Y Bont Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0DD
Replacement of existing UPVC conservatory with oak framed extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Rock Cottage Dan Y Bont Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0DD
Replacement of existing UPVC conservatory with oak framed extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - The Corn Exchange Crickhowell Road Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0DG
Conversion of the Corn Exchange into 4 apartments and the construction of one semi-detached house on the former adjacent car park.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Barberry House Crickhowell Road Gilwern NP7 0DF
Outline application for construction of a new detached dwelling, with shared access from existing site access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Former Police Outpost School Lane Gilwern Abergavenny NP7 0AT
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscape Plan and Management Plan) pursuant to approved panning application 24/23044/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - Plot School Lane Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0AT
Minor amendment pursuant to approved planning application 20/19177/CON (09/03711/FUL). Substitute the wooden windows and doors for a high standard PVCU product (Resurgence Windows)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 38 Malford Grove Gilwern NP7 0RN
Proposed new porch and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 51 Orchard Close Gilwern NP7 0EN
Retrospective planning for extension as built Replacement for application No 2018984FUL Improvements and remodelling of existing domestic accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Tremfa Church Road Gilwern NP7 0EL
Variation of condition 2 pursuant to approved planning application 20/18781/FUL. Connection to public sewer in place of the approved private sewage treatment plant. omit: Ref: dwg 103.1 entitled Propo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Glenrise Abergavenny Road Gilwern NP7 0AD
Reroof existing cement-fibre slate roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-08-28
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 - - Former Police Outpost School Lane Gilwern Monmouthshire NP7 0AT
Retrospective change of use application of former Police Outpost into a 1 bedroom residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - Tremfa Church Road Gilwern NP7 0EL
Minor Amendment to planning permission 20/18781/FUL for the removal of solar PV arrays
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-07-16
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
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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 £378,280, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Gilwern. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gilwern.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gilwern were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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