Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent.

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About Six Bells

Six Bells is a vibrant electoral ward and neighbourhood within Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, historically developed around its coal mining industry. The area is governed by two county councillors elected to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £155,384 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Blaenau Gwent
• Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
• LSOA: Blaenau Gwent 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Six Bells based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Six Bells.

1. - TRE TOWER Cwm Farm Road, Six Bells, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2PA
   Removal of existing flat roof to garage and new first floor extension on top of existing garage to provide new en-suite bedroom. New porch to front elevation
   Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2026-01-19
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2. - 41 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1BJ
   Summerhouse
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-07-30
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3. - 5, Penrhiw Garreg Houses Penrhiwgarreg Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1BH
   Conservatory to front of the property
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2025-07-11
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4. - Sixbells Bowls Club, Sixbells Bowls Club Llwynon Road, Six Bells, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2QA
   Installation of Solar Panels on the roof of a single storey storage building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2024-05-16
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5. - 7 Cwm Cottage Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1AT
   Retention of domestic garage
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blaenau Gwent | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Six Bells in Blaenau Gwent

Six Bells is a vibrant electoral ward and neighbourhood within Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, historically developed around its coal mining industry. The area is governed by two county councillors elected to the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning initiatives.

Property prices in Six Bells show an average sale price of £155,384, 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 Six Bells a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Six Bells. Of these, 100% were approved.

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

The most common application types near Six Bells were full planning applications (8), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Aberbeeg planning applications
• Abertillery/Abertyleri planning applications
• Penrhiwgarreg planning applications
• Blaenau-Gwent planning applications
• Brynithel planning applications
• St Illtyd planning applications
• Cwmtillery planning applications
• Pen-y-Bont planning applications

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.