Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Cwmbran, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
About Upper Cwmbran
Upper Cwmbran is a suburb within Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales, nestled between the suburbs of Pontnewydd and Thornhill. As a community and electoral ward, it falls under the jurisdiction of Torfaen County Borough Council, making it a key area for planning applications and local governance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torfaen
- Parliamentary constituency: Torfaen
- LSOA: Torfaen 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Cwmbran.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Cwmbran.
- 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 Upper Cwmbran based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Cwmbran.
- - 31 Thornhill Close Upper Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5TQ
Replace conservatory with single storey wrap around extension. Move existing dwarf wall back to accommodate extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Gorse House Graig Road Upper Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5AS
Change of use of a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to an establishment providing 24hour supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to No.8 vulnerable young adults, and the erection of a detach
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Upper Cwmbran in Torfaen
Upper Cwmbran is a suburb within Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales, nestled between the suburbs of Pontnewydd and Thornhill. As a community and electoral ward, it falls under the jurisdiction of Torfaen County Borough Council, making it a key area for planning applications and local governance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Cwmbran a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Cwmbran 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 Upper Cwmbran
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Cwmbran. 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 Upper Cwmbran.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Upper Cwmbran 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 Upper Cwmbran were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.