Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · Town
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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 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl.
- 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 Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl.
- - Former Lloyds Bank Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of 24/P/0619/LBC for conversion of former bank to six flats, retention of partial A2 use on ground floor and basement and associated works. Alterations includ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Multistorey Car Park Glantorvaen Road Pontypool Torfaen
Refurbishment works to existing multi-storey car park including vertical fin cladding, landscape works, internal lighting, EV charging points, and PV roof panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Proposed substantial demolition of existing building, retention and modification of front facade, for new cafe/restaurant (use class A3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Crane Street Pontypool Torfaen
Works to: T2; (Willow), Coppice failed Willow in woodland. G3; Only 10% of group WG land, minor works required; prune back from building those trees in WG land to obtain 2-3m clearance. G4; Prune/ Cut
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Discharge of condition 8 (relating to details of new windows and doors) of Listed Building Consent 24/P/0619/LBC - Change of use of former Bank to create six residential flats. Retention of partial A2
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Lloyds TSB Bank Plc Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Discharge of condition 9 (details of secondary glazing) of permission 24/P/0619/LBC - Change of use of former Bank to create six residential flats. Retention of partial A2 Use to Ground Floor and Base
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Former Lloyds Bank Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Retrospective removal of former ATM/Cashpoint aperture, and proposed reinstatement of former doorway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Former Lloyds Bank Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Retrospective removal of former ATM/Cashpoint aperture externally and ATM internally. Proposed reinstatement of former doorway, and removal of redundant internal cashiers desks and security partition
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Plots 1 And 2 East Side Of Lower Bridge Street Pontypool Torfaen
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) to planning permission 18/P/0075/FUL - revised siting of dwellings, parking area, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Courtlands Maesderwen Crescent Pontymoile Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5LD
Creation of driveway to provide off road parking with associated work inc. retaining structure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-06-30
View full details - - Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Proposed partial conversion and refurbishment of existing public toilet building to provide a café/restaurant (use class A3) and associated alterations including extensions to the side and rear and re
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Builders Yard Rockhill Road Pontymoile Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8AN
New warehouse unit and part demolition of redundant curtilage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Builders Yard Rockhill Road Pontymoile Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8AN
Proposed construction of new warehouse unit and alterations to curtilage building including partial demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 1 Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6XU
Removal of external ATM, with internal & external apertures in-filled. Removal of external signage. Installation of stone plinth in place of ATM. Removal of internal branch furniture/equipment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 1 Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6XU
Minor internally & external works to accommodate for branch closure. Removal of external ATM, with internal & external aperture's in-filled with matching materials.Removal of external signage.Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl in Torfaen
Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl is a Town located in Torfaen, Wales.
Property prices in Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl 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 Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl 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 Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl. Of these, 22% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl.
The average decision period of 72 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 Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.