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Planning in Mathern

Approved
95%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mathern in the last 24 months, from Monmouthshire County Council's planning register.

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About Mathern

Mathern is a picturesque village and historic parish located in Monmouthshire, South East Wales, approximately 3 miles southwest of Chepstow. Nestled near the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel, it is designated as a Conservation Area, highlighting its historical significance. The village is divided by the M48 motorway, with the original settlement to the south and Newton Green to the north, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.

Property prices in Mathern show an average sale price of £373,321, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Mathern a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mathern has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mathern 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Mathern, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Mathern. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), tree works (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mathern?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Mathern. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mathern?
The average planning decision time near Mathern is 74 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 Mathern?
The planning approval rate near Mathern is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mathern?
The most common type of planning application near Mathern is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mathern?
You can search and track planning applications near Mathern on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.