Pillgwenlly, Newport Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pillgwenlly, Newport.
Newport · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Pillgwenlly are administered by Newport City Council. View the full Newport City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pillgwenlly
Pillgwenlly, commonly known as Pill, is a vibrant community and electoral ward in Newport, South Wales, renowned for its historical docks industry. This area is rich in landmarks from its industrial past and boasts one of the most diverse populations in Wales, reflecting significant migration trends since the 19th century. Researchers exploring planning applications in Pill will find a unique blend of historical significance and cultural diversity.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,417 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newport
- Parliamentary constituency: Newport East
- LSOA: Newport 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pillgwenlly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pillgwenlly.
- 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 Pillgwenlly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Pillgwenlly.
- - 25 Ruperra Street Newport NP20 2AZ
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR EXISTING USE OF PROPERTY AS THREE SELF-CONTAINED RESIDENTIAL UNITS (C3 USE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 147 Flat Over Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PJ
PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 03 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT) OF APPEAL DECISION CAS-03845-W3W1Q9 FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM A 3 BEDROOM DWELLING TO 5 PERSON 5 BEDROOM HMO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 29-30 Commercial Street Newport NP20 1HJ
REPLACEMENT ALUMINIUM POWDER COATED FASCIA SIGN WITH PUSH THROUGH ACRYLIC LETTERING AND INTERNAL LED ILLUMINATION, 55'' DIGITAL SCREEN FITTED INSIDE THE BRANCH FACING OUT THROUGH THE GLAZING AND A DIG
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-11-02
View full details - - 157 Commercial Street Newport South Wales NP20 1JQ
INSTALLATION OF AN INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION HUB UNIT WITH INTEGRAL ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY, DEFIBRILLATOR AND CITY WAYFINDING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To University Usk Way Newport South Wales
INSTALLATION OF NEW DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS KIOSK WITH INTEGRATED DEFIBRILLATOR AND ADVERTISING DISPLAY
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Kingsway Centre John Frost Square Newport NP20 1ED
CHANGE OF USE FROM USE CLASS A (RETAIL, LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY) TO USE CLASSES A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 AND D2, FACILITATING RETAIL, ASSEMBLY & LEISURE, HOSPITALITY, NON-RESIDENTIAL, FOOD & DRINK, FINANCIA
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 6-7 Alma Inn Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PA
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FOR 3NO. FASCIA SIGNS, 1NO. PROJECTING SIGN AND DOOR/WINDOW VINYLS
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 6 Mellon Street Newport NP20 1EP
CONVERSION FROM A 4NO. BEDROOM HMO TO 5NO. HMO
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 179 Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PN
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION, EXTENSION OF ROOF LINES AND REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 39 Dolphin Street Newport NP20 2AT
CHANGE OF USE FROM SINGLE DWELLING TO 6NO. BED HMO
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-12-26
View full details - - 15 Clytha Square Newport NP20 2EF
WORKS (PRUNING AND FELLING) TO A MIXED TREE GROUP PROTECTED BY THE CLYTHA CONSERVATION AREA
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 21 Charles Street Newport South Wales NP20 1JU
INSTALLATION OF BAY WINDOW AND OTHER WINDOWS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 147 Flat Over Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PJ
CHANGE OF USE FROM A 3 BEDROOM DWELLING TO 5 PERSON 5 BEDROOM HMO
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - The Talisman 59 Commercial Street Newport NP20 1LQ
INSTALLATION OF EXTRACTION SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH CURRENT A3 USE OF THE GROUND FLOOR AT THE REAR OF THE TALISMAN
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 149 Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PJ
OUTLINE APPLICATION WITH SOME MATTERS RESERVED (LANDSCAPING) FOR A 3 STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND CHANGE OF USE TO SHOP ON GROUND FLOOR AND 5NO. FLATS ON UPPER FLOORS
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 78 Commercial Street Newport NP20 1LR
ADAPTATION AND CONVERSION OF A EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING INTO SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS AND SMALLER GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNIT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-09-09
View full details - - 110 Lower Dock Street Newport NP20 2AF
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE/SUPPORT CENTRE TO A1 RETAIL WITH ALCOHOL SALES
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - Site Of Former 153 Commercial Road Newport NP20 2PJ
REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT SITE TO PROVIDE SHOP UNIT AND 5 NO. FLATS AT GROUND, FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Queens School House School Lane Newport NP20 1LE
CONVERSION FROM OFFICES TO FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION WITH EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND DEMOLITION OF BOUNDARY WALL
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Newport | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Pillgwenlly in Newport
Pillgwenlly, commonly known as Pill, is a vibrant community and electoral ward in Newport, South Wales, renowned for its historical docks industry. This area is rich in landmarks from its industrial past and boasts one of the most diverse populations in Wales, reflecting significant migration trends since the 19th century. Researchers exploring planning applications in Pill will find a unique blend of historical significance and cultural diversity.
Property prices in Pillgwenlly show an average sale price of £209,417, 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 Pillgwenlly a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pillgwenlly 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 Pillgwenlly
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Pillgwenlly. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Pillgwenlly.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Pillgwenlly were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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