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Planning in Willowtown

Approved
82%
36 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Willowtown

Willowtown is a settlement located in Blaenau Gwent, Wales.

Property prices in Willowtown show an average sale price of £155,570, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Willowtown 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, Willowtown 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 Willowtown, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Willowtown. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (9), outline applications (6).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Willowtown?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Willowtown. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Willowtown?
The average planning decision time near Willowtown is 54 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 Willowtown?
The planning approval rate near Willowtown is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Willowtown?
The most common type of planning application near Willowtown is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Willowtown?
You can search and track planning applications near Willowtown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.