How long do planning decisions take near Snatchwood?

The average planning decision time near Snatchwood is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Snatchwood?

The planning approval rate near Snatchwood is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Snatchwood?

The most common type of planning application near Snatchwood is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Snatchwood?

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Snatchwood, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Snatchwood, Torfaen.

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About Snatchwood

Snatchwood is a small suburb located to the north of Pontypool in Torfaen, Wales. As part of the Pen Tranch community, it lies conveniently between Abersychan and Pontnewynydd, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to local development and community services.

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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 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Snatchwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Snatchwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Snatchwood.

- Snatchwood View Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen
Fell TPO trees T3.14, T3.15, T3.16 and T3.G2 as part of urgent highway safety works required to be carried out on the roadside retaining wall to the west side of Snatchwood Road. The wall is in poor c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-06
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- The Old School House Snatchwood Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BY
Provision of three car parking spaces, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-30
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- Wrekin Bungalow Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Proposed Replacement Dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Land Adj To 21 Snatchwood Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BT
Change of use of land to garden with construction of a garage and associated boundary enclosures
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-12-03
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- Wrekin Bungalow Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Proposed Replacement Dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-05-30
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- Land To Rear Of 15 West End Avenue Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8LH
Proposed defence works to river bank
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-05-24
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- Land East Of Oaks Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen
Erection of detached dwelling, garage and ancillary works at Oaks Road, Ablersychan, Pontypool as per planning application 14/P/00013 approved on 23/12/2014 with conditions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2021-07-14
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A brief summary of Snatchwood in Torfaen

Property prices in Snatchwood 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 Snatchwood a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Snatchwood

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Snatchwood. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Snatchwood.

The average decision period of 71 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 Snatchwood were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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