How long do planning decisions take near Thornhill?

The average planning decision time near Thornhill is 72 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 Thornhill?

The planning approval rate near Thornhill is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornhill?

The most common type of planning application near Thornhill is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornhill?

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Thornhill, Torfaen Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornhill, Torfaen.

Torfaen · Wales · settlement

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About Thornhill

Thornhill is a substantial council estate located on the western side of Cwmbran in Torfaen, Wales, known for its economic improvement compared to other areas in the region. Developed in the mid-1970s to provide temporary housing during the Pillgwenlly redevelopment, the estate has become a permanent residence for many due to its appealing homes. Centered around the historic Thornhill farmhouse, the estate features small cul-de-sacs named after Welsh rivers and lakes, with Hafren Road serving as the main thoroughfare. This context is valuable for anyone researching planning applications or development opportunities in the area.

District: Torfaen

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £985,000 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torfaen
Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
LSOA: Torfaen 009E

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Thornhill.

- 22 Wellington Drive Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5HH
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 22 Wellington Drive Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5HH
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension to provide a Disabled Day Room for the elderly parents of the owners. Please see Drg. Ref. 2.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 47 Marlborough Road Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5EJ
Front extension and conversion of garage and frontage for disabled person's use. Additional space added in garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-20
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- 123 Bowleaze Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4LG
Single storey extension to provide a bedroom and level access shower room with associated internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 16 Wellington Drive Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5HH
Single storey side extensions containing:- i) extended dining room area and study and ii) utility room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Cwmbran High School Ty Gwyn Way Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4YZ
Resurface old tennis courts to create new MUGA with 3m high twin wide mesh fence colour green. Install new 2m high green notch top palisade fence along Ty Gwyn Road at bottom of bank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 2 Bristol View Close Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5AW
Enlargement of existing garage by 2.0m forward from the existing front of building and 1.4 m to the side, up to the property boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-05-10
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A brief summary of Thornhill in Torfaen

Property prices in Thornhill show an average sale price of £985,000, based on 1 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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Planning Activity in Thornhill

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Thornhill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Thornhill.

The average decision period of 72 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 Thornhill were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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