How long do planning decisions take near Penyrheol?

The average planning decision time near Penyrheol is 119 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 Penyrheol?

The planning approval rate near Penyrheol is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penyrheol?

The most common type of planning application near Penyrheol is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penyrheol?

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Penyrheol, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penyrheol, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

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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: Torfaen
Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
LSOA: Torfaen 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penyrheol.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penyrheol based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Penyrheol.

- Land Off Prescoch Lane Penyrheol Pontypool Torfaen
Proposed siting of Poly Tunnel
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 18 Bryn Heulog Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5QU
Loft conversion with dormer to rear under PD rights for roof extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 5 Bryn Heulog Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5SU
Garage Conversion to accomodate bedroom & level access shower for disabled person
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-11-14
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- 9 Maes Y Celyn Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5DG
Proposed air source heat pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Penyrheol in Torfaen

Penyrheol is a settlement located in Torfaen, Wales.

Property prices in Penyrheol 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 Penyrheol a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Penyrheol. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 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 Penyrheol.

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Penyrheol take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Penyrheol were full planning applications (11), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 65% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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