How long do planning decisions take near Govilon?

The average planning decision time near Govilon is 170 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 Govilon?

The planning approval rate near Govilon is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Govilon?

The most common type of planning application near Govilon is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Govilon?

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Govilon, Monmouthshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Govilon, Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Govilon are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Govilon

Govilon is a quaint village in north Monmouthshire, nestled between Llanfoist and Gilwern, close to Abergavenny. As part of the Llanfoist Fawr community, it had a population of 1,447 in 2011, making it a small yet vibrant locale for potential planning applications.

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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 003F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Govilon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Govilon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Govilon.

- Listed Aqueduct 11 Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal / Cwm Shenkin Brook
Proposed repairs to the outfall at Grade II Listed Aqueduct 11 on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal: The apron which forms the outlet to aqueduct 11, Cwm Shenkin Brook has become undercut due to contin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Maes Y Felin Farm Cwm Lane Govilon Sir Fynwy/Monmouthshire NP7 9RY
Change of use of a redundant barn to kennels, including extension to the rear of the barn, and reconstruction of the existing adjoining garage. The proposed rear extension will accommodate boarding ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 5 Penybont Govilon Monmouthshire NP7 9RA
Single storey side extension with no alterations required to access from the public highway or at any of the property boundaries.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Coed Y Twyn Pentwyn Lane Govilon Monmouthshire NP7 9RW
Retention of existing menage for private use only and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Land To The Rear Of Hope House Church Lane Govilon Nr Abergavenny NP7 9RP
Proposed mixed-use scheme comprises tourism, recreation and commercial/community uses in the form of the boathouse cafe, kayak store and six high quality 'light-touch' tourist cabins, together with la
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Derwen Deg Station Road Govilon Monmouthshire NP7 9RG
Discharge of conditions 3 (type of new window), 4 (roof lights), 5 (sun pipe), 6 (samples of materials to be used externally), 7 (aluminium cladding and aluminium proprietary glazing system), 8 (struc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Govilon in Monmouthshire

Property prices in Govilon 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 Govilon a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Govilon

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Govilon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 170 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Govilon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 170 days, decisions near Govilon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Govilon were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 71% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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