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Planning in Trevethin

Approved
95%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Trevethin in the last 24 months, from Torfaen County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Trevethin

Trevethin, also known as Trefethin, is a suburb of Pontypool and a community located in Torfaen, Wales. It aligns with the electoral ward of Trevethin and Penygarn, which actively participates in local governance through elected councillors to the Torfaen County Borough Council. As part of the historic county of Monmouthshire, Trevethin is an area of interest for those researching planning applications within the region.

Property prices in Trevethin show an average sale price of £243,492, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Trevethin area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Trevethin a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Trevethin 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Trevethin, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Trevethin. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Trevethin?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Trevethin. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Trevethin?
The average planning decision time near Trevethin is 68 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 Trevethin?
The planning approval rate near Trevethin is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Trevethin?
The most common type of planning application near Trevethin is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Trevethin?
You can search and track planning applications near Trevethin on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.