How long do planning decisions take near Penygarn?

The average planning decision time near Penygarn is 51 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 Penygarn?

The planning approval rate near Penygarn is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penygarn?

The most common type of planning application near Penygarn is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penygarn?

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Penygarn, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penygarn, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

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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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

5 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Penygarn in Torfaen

Property prices in Penygarn show an average sale price of £216,770, 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 Penygarn a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Penygarn

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Penygarn. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 (10), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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