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Planning in Newtown

Approved
81%
29 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newtown in the last 24 months, from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Newtown

Newtown is a settlement located in Blaenau Gwent, Wales.

Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown 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 Newtown, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtown?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newtown?
The average planning decision time near Newtown is 53 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 Newtown?
The planning approval rate near Newtown is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown?
The most common type of planning application near Newtown is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newtown?
You can search and track planning applications near Newtown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.