How long do planning decisions take near May Hill?

The average planning decision time near May Hill is 49 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 May Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near May Hill?

The most common type of planning application near May Hill is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near May Hill?

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May Hill, Monmouthshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near May Hill, Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £374,736 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 004G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near May Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 May Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near May Hill.

- The Brambles Hadnock Road Monmouth NP25 3NG
Conversion of garage into an annexe. Remove garage door and replace with window. All other work interior to Building Regs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 63 Hillcrest Road Wyesham Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3LH
Tree preservation number: W1 T1 - Sycamore at the rear left over the Sky dish ? remove 1 x 12 inch diameter branch over the boundary. T2 - Ash over the decking ? remove 1 x 18 inch diameter stem. T3 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 6 Chestnut Court Wyesham Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3TP
Removal of garage door, construction of masonry infill with doorway and window. Construction of glazed timber canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- The Old Dispensary 24 St James Square Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3DN
Change of use from residential to dental surgery. Movement of 2nd floor bathroom door. Alteration to front elevation railing to provide disabled access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Whisper Wood Redbrook Road Monmouth NP25 3LY
Extension above garage to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2024-11-22
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- 5 Orchard End Wyesham Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3TG
Extension to south side of existing dwelling, replacing existing detached garage. Loft conversion, including formation of dormer to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 19 St James' Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3DL
Construction of new flat roofed and stone faced replacement garden room within the garden of 19 St. James Street, Monmouth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2024-05-29
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- 17 Greenlands Close Wyesham Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 3LP
Single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of May Hill in Monmouthshire

May Hill is a settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Property prices in May Hill show an average sale price of £374,736, 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 May Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around May Hill 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.

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Planning Activity in May Hill

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near May Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near May Hill were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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