What is the planning approval rate near Rassau?

The planning approval rate near Rassau is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rassau?

The most common type of planning application near Rassau is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rassau?

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Rassau, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rassau, Blaenau Gwent.

Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Rassau are administered by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. View the full Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rassau

Rassau is a village and community situated in the historic county of Brecknockshire and the preserved county of Gwent, located on the northern edge of Blaenau Gwent in Wales. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,234. Locals commonly refer to its distinct areas as Old Rassau and New Rassau or Bottom Rassau and Top Rassau, providing a clear understanding of the community's layout for those involved in planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £148,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rassau.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rassau based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Rassau in Blaenau Gwent

Property prices in Rassau show an average sale price of £148,410, 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 Rassau a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Rassau. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rassau may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Rassau were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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