Sirhowy, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sirhowy, Blaenau Gwent.
Blaenau Gwent · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Sirhowy 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 Sirhowy
Sirhowy is a village situated in the picturesque Sirhowy Valley, within the county of Blaenau Gwent. Known for its scenic landscapes, the area presents opportunities for various planning applications, catering to residential and community development needs in this charming Welsh locality.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sirhowy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sirhowy.
- 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 Sirhowy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Sirhowy.
- - Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar, Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar Chartist Way, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 4PR
Application for Discharge of Condition 4 (Gas validation report) of planning permissions C/2022/0103 ( Proposed new welsh medium primary school, incorporating a new drop-off area facility, staff parki
Type: Conditions | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar, Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar Chartist Way, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 4PR
Application for Discharge of condition 6 (Mine stabilisation completion report) of planning permission C/2022/0103 (Proposed new welsh medium primary school, incorporating a new drop-off area facility
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 16 Rhoslan, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 4PE
Proposed Driveway to front of existing property for 2Nr Vehicles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-06-21
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A brief summary of Sirhowy in Blaenau Gwent
Sirhowy is a village situated in the picturesque Sirhowy Valley, within the county of Blaenau Gwent. Known for its scenic landscapes, the area presents opportunities for various planning applications, catering to residential and community development needs in this charming Welsh locality.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sirhowy a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sirhowy 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 Sirhowy
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sirhowy. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sirhowy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Sirhowy were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.