What is the planning approval rate near Pen-y-Bont?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-Bont is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-y-Bont?

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-Bont is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pen-y-Bont?

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Pen-y-Bont, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-y-Bont, Blaenau Gwent.

Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pen-y-Bont are administered by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. View the full Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 005F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-y-Bont.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-y-Bont.

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 Pen-y-Bont based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Pen-y-Bont.

- 11 Lawrence Avenue, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1SQ
INSTALLATION OF EV CHARGING POINT AND CABLE GULLY TO PAVEMENT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Pen-y-Bont in Blaenau Gwent

Pen-y-Bont is a settlement located in Blaenau Gwent, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pen-y-Bont a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-y-Bont 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 Pen-y-Bont

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-Bont. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Pen-y-Bont were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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