Talywain, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Talywain, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
About Talywain
Talywain is located within the communities of Garndiffaith, Abersychan, and Pentwyn in Torfaen, southeastern Wales, and falls within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. This area provides a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its rich local heritage and community dynamics.
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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 Talywain.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Talywain.
- 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 Talywain based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
328 planning applications found near Talywain.
- - Rhydri Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT
Single storey side extension to house an en-suite, storage and an externally accessed WC due to occupiers having accessibility needs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Tygwyn Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT
Retrospective two storey rear extension; retaining features and new boundary treatments in rear garden and proposed garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 7 Top Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7LW
Discharge of Condition 3 (details of external surfaces) and 7 (method statements of construction, dust, noise) relating to planning permission 20/P/0652/FUL - Proposed detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Drws Y Coed Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT
Proposed Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 7 Top Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7LW
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) and condition 6 (visibility splays) of planning permission 20/P/0652/FUL to allow changes to the layout, fenestration and design of the proposed dwelling. Pro
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Willowdene Stoney Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PY
New front porch & Part Single and Two Storey Extension to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Glanffrwd Manor Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7DW
Retention of existing building for use as a residential annex, garage and storage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Hillside Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT
T1 - crown reduction by up to 4-6m at suitable lateral branches to reduce leverage, sail and overhang to house roof. Remove dead or rubbing branches. T2 - 3-4m crown reduction and dead wood/rubbing br
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - St Thomas's Church Church Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen
Proposed change of use of former St Thomas Church to mixed use including: 10 letting bedrooms for holiday accommodation (Use Class C6), managers accommodation, cafe and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - St Thomas's Church Church Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen
Proposed change of use of former St Thomas Church to mixed use including: 10 letting bedrooms for holiday accommodation (Use Class C6), managers accommodation, cafe and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 1 Winstone Cottages Cwmavon Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PU
Proposed two storey extension to a cottage in order to provide an annex for elderly parents
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 9 New Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7QA
Proposed two storey part single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Garndiffaith Rugby Club Lasgarn View Varteg Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7SF
Siting of a steel storage unit at the ground south end to store a mower and equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Mount View Lower Harpers Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PW
Two storey side 'infill' extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 19 Benton Villas The Woodlands Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7LD
Two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Willowdene Stoney Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PY
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Single storey side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - MYST Former Victoria Village School Lower Harpers Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PW
Demolition of outside store and shelter. Construction of new single storey building to be used as a residential care facility for 1 child/young person
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Pisgah Baptist Church Pisgah Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen
Conversion, extension and change of use from redundant Baptist Chapel to 6 no. flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Lyn Brae 17 Harpers Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8QQ
First floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Railway Cottage 99 Cwmavon Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PS
Two-storey and single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-06-11
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A brief summary of Talywain in Torfaen
Talywain is located within the communities of Garndiffaith, Abersychan, and Pentwyn in Torfaen, southeastern Wales, and falls within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. This area provides a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its rich local heritage and community dynamics.
Property prices in Talywain 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 Talywain a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Talywain 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 Talywain
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Talywain. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 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 Talywain.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Talywain 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 Talywain were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.