Wainfelin, Torfaen Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wainfelin, Torfaen.
Torfaen · Wales · settlement
About Wainfelin
Wainfelin is a vibrant suburb of Pontypool located within the county borough of Torfaen, in south-east Wales. Its residential character and proximity to local amenities make it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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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 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wainfelin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wainfelin.
- 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 Wainfelin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wainfelin.
- - Allesley Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8JE
Proposed single storey rear house extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 12A Osborne Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6NN
Replace 2no. upstairs bedroom windows with white UPVC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Pontypool United Rugby Club Conway Road Wainfelin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6HL
Construct an outbuilding of 12 m x 5 m x 2.7 m high for the purpose of housing weight training equipment for club members to use. Proposal to include the removal of two containers and the re-siting of
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Mercedes House 1 Hanbury Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6PD
Change of use from light industrial workshop to sun beds (sui generis), barber and sewing room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torfaen | Date: 2022-03-31
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A brief summary of Wainfelin in Torfaen
Wainfelin is a vibrant suburb of Pontypool located within the county borough of Torfaen, in south-east Wales. Its residential character and proximity to local amenities make it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Wainfelin. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Wainfelin.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Wainfelin slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wainfelin were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pontnewynydd planning applications
- Trevethin planning applications
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- Lower Race planning applications
- Cwm Ffrwd-oer planning applications
- Penygarn planning applications
- Old Furnace planning applications
- Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl 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.