How long do planning decisions take near Lower Race?

The average planning decision time near Lower Race is 60 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 Lower Race?

The planning approval rate near Lower Race is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Race?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Race is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Race?

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Lower Race, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Race, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

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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 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Race.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Race based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lower Race.

- Glyn View 1 Club Road Tranch Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6BH
Variation of condition 2 to extend time limit of 21/P/0203/HH single storey rear extension with first floor balcony area, raised decking and new external staircase/store
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Proposed substantial demolition of existing building with retention and modification of front facade for new cafe/restaurant
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 72 Broadway Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6HW
Proposed two-storey and single storey rear extension, front porch and associated alterations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-09-30
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- 27 East View Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6HQ
Storm porch to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-07-11
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- Wayside Penywain Lane Wainfelin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6AX
Removal of detached single garage, part two-storey part single-storey front, side and rear extension to create replacement integral garage & additional living space. Extended parking area, and associa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-02-20
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- Glanwern House Bryngwyn Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6EP
Discharge of condition 15 (green roof/living wall) of planning permission 20/P/0774/FUL demolition of 4 no. flats and ancillary accommodation and construction of new entrance/hub and 10 no. affordable
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-27
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- Glanwern House Bryngwyn Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6EP
Discharge of condition 6 (lighting plan) of planning permission 20/P/0774/FUL demolition of 4 no. flats and ancillary accommodation and construction of new entrance/hub and 10 no. affordable residenti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-27
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- Glanwern House Bryngwyn Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6EP
Discharge of condition 3 (material details) and condition 4 (means of enclosure) of planning permission 20/P/0774/FUL demolition of 4 no. flats and ancillary accommodation and construction of new entr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Lower Race in Torfaen

Lower Race is a settlement located in Torfaen, Wales.

Property prices in Lower Race 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 Lower Race a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Race 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 Lower Race

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lower Race. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Lower Race.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Lower Race slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Race were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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