How long do planning decisions take near Old Furnace?

The average planning decision time near Old Furnace is 85 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 Old Furnace?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Furnace?

The most common type of planning application near Old Furnace is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Furnace?

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Old Furnace, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Furnace, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Old Furnace are administered by Torfaen County Borough Council. View the full Torfaen County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,492 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torfaen
Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
LSOA: Torfaen 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Furnace.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Furnace.

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 Old Furnace based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Old Furnace.

- Lower Gelli Pistyll Farm Coch Y North Road Pantygasseg Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6BP
Discharge condition 9 (mortar mix) of 23/P/0714/LBC for internal alterations and new drainage
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-04
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- Leigh Bungalow Crumlin Road Old Furnace Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6UR
Proposed single storey side and rear extension to provide granny annex with external path and alterations to dwelling including re-roofing and new render finish
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Lower Gelli Pistyll Farm Coch Y North Road Pantygasseg Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6BP
Discharge condition 3 (level 3 survey) of 23/P/0714/LBC for internal Alterations, new drainage, new first floor bathroom and re arranged internal layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-12-29
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A brief summary of Old Furnace in Torfaen

Old Furnace is a settlement located in Torfaen, Wales.

Property prices in Old Furnace show an average sale price of £243,492, 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 Old Furnace a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Furnace 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 Old Furnace

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Old Furnace. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

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

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Old Furnace were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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