How long do planning decisions take near Wern-Gifford?

The average planning decision time near Wern-Gifford is 73 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 Wern-Gifford?

The planning approval rate near Wern-Gifford is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wern-Gifford?

The most common type of planning application near Wern-Gifford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wern-Gifford?

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Wern-Gifford, Monmouthshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wern-Gifford, Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Wern-Gifford are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 005F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wern-Gifford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wern-Gifford.

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 Wern-Gifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wern-Gifford.

- 11 Wern Gifford Pandy Monmouthshire NP7 8RS
Reserved Matters application (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to Outline consent DM/2024/01056.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-06-18
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- Min Honddu Lancaster Arms Cul-de-sac Pandy Monmouthshire NP7 8DW
Construction of second storey extension, to create new living space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Monmouthshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- The Rising Sun Campsite Llanvihangel Crucorney Monmouthshire NP7 8DL
Use of land as a 'caravan and camping site for holiday purposes only, for up to 10 months in any one year'
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Wern-Gifford in Monmouthshire

Wern-Gifford is a settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wern-Gifford a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wern-Gifford 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 Wern-Gifford

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wern-Gifford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Wern-Gifford.

The average decision period of 73 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 Wern-Gifford were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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