Mathern, Monmouthshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mathern, Monmouthshire.
Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Mathern are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,321 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Monmouthshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
- LSOA: Monmouthshire 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mathern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mathern.
- 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 Mathern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Mathern.
- - 5 Birdwood Gardens Mathern Monmouthshire NP16 6UF
Sweet chestnut tree in the back garden of Yew Tree Cottage, postcode NP16 6JH. The tree is large and unmanageable and is growing very close to the boundary line as well as buildings, it is located in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 12 Birdwood Gardens Mathern Monmouthshire NP16 6UF
The construction of a raised timber decking over 300mm in height to the rear of the property rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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A brief summary of Mathern in Monmouthshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mathern a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mathern includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Mathern
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Mathern. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mathern may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Mathern take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mathern were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), tree works (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, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.