Penygarn, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penygarn, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Penygarn are administered by Torfaen County Borough Council. View the full Torfaen County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penygarn
Penygarn is a village located near Trevethin in Torfaen, Wales. It offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to housing and local development. Its proximity to larger towns enhances its appeal for potential projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torfaen
- Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
- LSOA: Torfaen 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penygarn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penygarn.
- 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 Penygarn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Penygarn.
- - 46 St Davids Close Penygarn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8BA
Change of use of land to garden. Removal of existing failed dwarf wall and replacement with fencing and construction of new extended driveway, to allow disabled access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 George Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LR
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Park Road Penygarn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JF
We are seeking to allow the use of Marley Edgemere Interlocking Tiles to reroof the roof of the principal elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Park Road Penygarn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JF
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/P/0194/FUL to change the details of the principal elevation to upvc windows, fascia and barge-boards.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-08-10
View full details - - The Lighthouse Multi Agency Substance Misuse Centre George Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6BZ
The replacement of existing windows to The Lighthouse treatment facility
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Dan Y Deri Penybryn Road Penygarn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8BJ
Remove condition 3 (use limit) and vary condition 6 (opening hours) of application 21/P/0710/FUL for the change of use to use office space/bedroom and part of the garage space to be used a beauty clin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-15
View full details - - 7 Greenland Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8HN
Part Retrospective application for alternations to rear garden including new retaining wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2022-06-06
View full details - - Russborough Villa Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8JF
Erection of a single storey double garage with car port
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - The Vicarage / Russborough Villa Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8JF
Replacement timber windows to property as shown on plans 30297202
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2020-09-08
View full details - - Russborough Villa Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8JF
Removal of kitchen utility dividing wall, block up larder access and create new, remove dividing wall between bedrooms to create ensuite.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2020-05-21
View full details - - Former Betting Office Penygarn Rd Trevethin Pontypool NP4 8JA
Proposed change of use of betting office to coffee shop & sandwich bar for the consumption of food both on & off the premises.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2010-07-23
View full details - - Grosvenor Leigh Rd Trevethin Pontypool NP4 8JE
Proposed rear garage construction
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2008-09-05
View full details - - Wern Farm Leigh Rd Trevethin Pontypool NP4 8JF
Application for certificate of lawfulness for an existing use to allow storage of caravans and other vehicles
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2005-11-21
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A brief summary of Penygarn in Torfaen
Penygarn is a village located near Trevethin in Torfaen, Wales. It offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to housing and local development. Its proximity to larger towns enhances its appeal for potential projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penygarn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penygarn 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 Penygarn
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Penygarn. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Penygarn.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penygarn were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.