Snatchwood, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Snatchwood, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Snatchwood are administered by Torfaen County Borough Council. View the full Torfaen County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £243,492 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torfaen
- Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
- LSOA: Torfaen 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
126 planning applications found near Snatchwood.
- - Riverside House Limekiln Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6TB
Change of use from a former funeral directors (Use Class A1) into x2, two bed houses (Class C3) and small commercial unit (Use Class A1). Proposal to include associated external works including two fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 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: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Old School House Snatchwood Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BY
Provision of three car parking spaces, landscaping and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 14 Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6RP
New front porch, replace conservatory with single storey rear extension and create a decked area with a glazed balustrade to rear of extension incorporating steps down to rear garden and patio adjacen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Snatchwood Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen
Free Standing two bay timber noticeboard
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Wrekin Bungalow Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Proposed Replacement Dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Treetops Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6RP
Proposed single storey rear and side house extensions and associated external works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Wrekin Bungalow Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Proposed Replacement Dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - The Bungalow Ty Ceirios Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6TJ
Discharge Condition 5 - Method statement, Condition 8 - External materials, Condition 13 - Reptile mitigation strategy of planning application 23/P/0146/FUL - Proposed construction of new dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - The Oaks Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6TJ
Proposed crown reduction, pruning and dead branch removal to two Oak trees protected by TPO.19.A3
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2024-02-07
View full details - - Pontnewynydd Cricket Club Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6RP
An extension to the existing cricket club to provide more storage including a cellar with new ramped access. A reconfiguration of both the side and front entrance, and a new patio area with rendered w
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - - 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
View full details - - The Bungalow Ty Ceirios Pentrepiod Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6TJ
Proposed construction of new dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - 57 Snatchwood Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BY
Proposed extended parking hardstanding and two storey outbuilding to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - Cartref Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Extension to front, loft conversion with dormers to rear and associated work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2022-02-28
View full details - - Glyn Garth Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and raising of roof level
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2021-09-08
View full details - - The Old School House Snatchwood Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BY
Use of a residential property (C3(a)) as a Childrens care home falling within class C3(b) - maximum of 4 children
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2021-07-15
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 6 Snatchwood View Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6TZ
Remove 1 lower west facing limb, remove storm damaged branch over roof of 5 Snatchwood View, crown raise to 2m off roof of No. 5 utilising natural target tip pruning techniques 1 x Redwood located bet
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2021-06-03
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A brief summary of Snatchwood in Torfaen
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.
Property prices in Snatchwood show an average sale price of £243,492, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Snatchwood 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 Snatchwood
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Snatchwood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Snatchwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Snatchwood were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pentre-Piod planning applications
- Trevethin planning applications
- Cwm Ffrwd-oer planning applications
- Pen-twyn planning applications
- Abersychan planning applications
- Pontnewynydd planning applications
- Wainfelin planning applications
- British 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.