Griffithstown, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Griffithstown, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
About Griffithstown
Griffithstown is a significant suburb of Pontypool located in the borough of Torfaen, Wales, and falls within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. Established as an ecclesiastical parish in May 1898 from Llanfrechfa Upper and Panteg, it also encompasses the area of Sebastopol. Following the Local Government Act of 1894, Griffithstown became a distinct civil parish, making it an important area for planning applications and local governance.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torfaen
- Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
- LSOA: Torfaen 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Griffithstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Griffithstown.
- 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 Griffithstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Griffithstown.
- - Ty Blaen Torfaen Panteg Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0LS
Carreg Wen Wind Farm - St Gwynno Forest, Aberdare - Up to 18 wind turbines with associated battery storage, sub-station, access, and infrastructure works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Former ZF Factory (Part) Pont Y Felin Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0TL
Partial demolition and extension to the existing factory to provide additional manufacturing space and a new yard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Chapel House Queen Street Griffithstown Pontypool NP4 5HS
Construction of new residential building to provide four self-contained flats and associated works including access, vehicle parking, amenity space, refuse storage, and cycle parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 56 & 56A Windsor Road Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5HY
Conversion of shop to mixed use shop, meeting place, coffee house and internet café (sui generis use), installation of balcony and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 3 Charles Street Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5HG
Change of use of Upper floor of Skippy's Bar into 1 no. 2-Bed Flat and 1 no. 3 Bed Flat, incorporation of part of 1st floor for adjacent attached dwelling, with minor changes to the fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-02-01
View full details - - 35 Windsor Road Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5HZ
Conversion of garage into a medical aesthetician clinic
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-08-03
View full details - - New Inn Fire Station New Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0YW
Demolition of existing fire station and erection of a new fire station and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Griffithstown in Torfaen
Griffithstown is a significant suburb of Pontypool located in the borough of Torfaen, Wales, and falls within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. Established as an ecclesiastical parish in May 1898 from Llanfrechfa Upper and Panteg, it also encompasses the area of Sebastopol. Following the Local Government Act of 1894, Griffithstown became a distinct civil parish, making it an important area for planning applications and local governance.
Property prices in Griffithstown show an average sale price of £216,770, 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 Griffithstown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Griffithstown 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 Griffithstown
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Griffithstown. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Griffithstown.
The average decision period of 81 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 Griffithstown were full planning applications (13), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Pontymoel planning applications
- Penyrheol planning applications
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- New Inn planning applications
- Sebastopol planning applications
- Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl planning applications
- Cwm-Fields planning applications
- Lower New Inn planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.