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Torfaen planning applications

1,364 applications. 94% approved. 54 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,364 planning applications from Torfaen. 432 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

432
Decided 12 months to September 2026
449
New applications 12 months to September 2026
170
Awaiting decision

Torfaen takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application, ranking 67 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/P/0438/CND Awaiting decision

    Hypark Hire Limited Avondale Road Pontrhydyrun Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1TT

    Drainrod survey, welsh water map, statement - 24/P/0252/FUL Condition 6.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0440/CND Awaiting decision

    St James Church Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JL

    DOC 9 - Structural Appraisal Report on Existing Roof Structure, application 23/P/0296/LBC - Change of use to form a cafe/eatery and a multi-use cultural facility and function rooms.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0434/HH Awaiting decision

    Monieth Upper Cwmbran Road Upper Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5SW

    New proposed pitched roof with side dormer to replace existing flat roof and formulate two new bedrooms and en-suites, alongside interior alterations to improve compliant staircases to accommodate multi generational living.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0432/FUL Awaiting decision

    Unit 3 Llantarnam District Centre Malthouse Close Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3FT

    Pergola Garden Room/Shelter

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0433/FUL Awaiting decision

    Ultrapharm Ltd Mamhilad Pontypool NP4 0JJ

    Single storey extension to provide additional goods storage

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0431/ADV Awaiting decision

    11 North Walk Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1XF

    Installation of two internally illuminated aluminium fascia signs

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/P/0430/FUL Awaiting decision

    11 North Walk Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1XF

    Alterations to the existing shopfronts, comprising a new aluminium shopfront with laminated glazing and new glass entrance doors.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0426/FUL Awaiting decision

    Panteg House Greenhill Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5BE

    To repair and resurface half the area of the existing tennis courts at Panteg House and replace the 9 ft sports fencing which had ben removed due to damage and in preparation for replacement with exactly the same

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0425/CND Awaiting decision

    123 Bowleaze Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4LG

    Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity) of planning permission 26/P/0004/FUL

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0424/CND Awaiting decision

    1-52 Llandegfedd Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen

    Discharge of conditions 3 (details of the measures to be implemented to prevent chemicals, washings, or other contaminants associated with the rendering process and 4 (biodiversity enhancements) relating to planning permission 26/P/0262/HH Silicone render application to all brick elevations of all 52 individual properties

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0419/FUL Awaiting decision

    Parkway Hotel And Conference Centre Ty Coch Lane Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3UW

    Retention of fountain

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0422/HH Awaiting decision

    62 Buttercup Court Ty Canol Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6JY

    Erect a conservatory to the rear and side elevations

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0420/HH Awaiting decision

    Lambourne House Windsor Road Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4PN

    Two-storey, part single storey side extension and two-storey rear extension.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0415/HH Awaiting decision

    49 Parc Panteg Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5YH

    Rear single storey extension

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0413/HH Awaiting decision

    12 The Manor Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3AQ

    Single story rear extension with alterations to garden levels

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0416/CEA Awaiting decision

    1 Station Houses Cwmavon Road Cwmavon Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8XF

    Installation of Heat Pump in a Conservation Area

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0417/HH Awaiting decision

    Rosehilla Freeholdland Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8LW

    Retain garden room and garage

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0411/FUL Awaiting decision

    Unit 3a Lakeside Court Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3GA

    Change of use of existing ground floor premises from B1 to D1 to provide a chiropractic clinic (re-submission of application 26/P/0041/FUL)

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0410/HH Awaiting decision

    9 Thistle Court Ty Canol Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6JD

    Proposed two storey rear extension

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0409/VAR Awaiting decision

    16 Badgers Meadow Ponthir Cwmbran Torfaen NP18 1HG

    VAR Condition 1 (Five Year Expiry Date) of planning application 21/P/0759/VAR - Extend condition 1 of 16/P/01158/VAR for the erection of first floor over double garage.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0407/FUL Awaiting decision

    Kiosk Ground Floor 17-20 Gwent Square Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PW

    Change of Use from A1 to A3 together with the provision of extractor fan

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0404/CND Awaiting decision

    Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ

    Discharge condition 10 (level 3 survey) of application 26/P/0043/FUL for substantial demolition of existing building and retention and modification of front façade for new cafe/restaurant

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0402/CND Awaiting decision

    Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ

    Discharge condition 4 (public art) of application 26/P/0043/FUL for substantial demolition of existing building and retention and modification of front façade for new cafe/restaurant

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0403/CND Awaiting decision

    Public Convenience Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ

    Discharge conditions 5 (tree replacement), 7 (tree protection) and 8 (lighting) of application 26/P/0043/FUL for substantial demolition of existing building and retention and modification of front façade for new cafe/restaurant

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0399/HH Awaiting decision

    126 Liswerry Drive Llanyravon Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 8RH

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0400/FUL Awaiting decision

    60 Commercial Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1AE

    Siting of Royal Mail parcel locker

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0398/HH Awaiting decision

    Beech Corner Penllyn Avenue Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1RD

    Double car garage

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0394/TPO Awaiting decision

    23 Glan Rhyd Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6TY

    Works to Oak tree consisting of 2-3m reduction of canopy, crown thinning and removal of deadwood

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/P/0392/CEA Awaiting decision

    Badgers Hole Caerleon Road Llanfrechfa Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 8TY

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling to provide an additional living room and storage room.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0391/CEA Granted

    1 St Michael Grove Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3HJ

    Change conservatory roof from polycarbonate to slate tiles

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0390/CND Awaiting decision

    15 North Walk Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PR

    DOC 3 - specific biodiversity enhancement of planning application 26/P/0299/FUL - Installation of 2 no air conditioning units and 2 no satellite dishes to rear elevation and roof

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0393/HH Awaiting decision

    Triton 21 Penllyn Avenue Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1RD

    Two storey extension

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0395/HH Awaiting decision

    Railway Cottage 99 Cwmavon Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PS

    Detached garage and associated work

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0388/TCA Awaiting decision

    33 King Street Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QQ

    Works to two Oak trees including foliage tip reduction/lift and removal of deadwood

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/P/0386/TPO Awaiting decision

    29 British School Close Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AS

    Lawson cypress - Foliage tip lift to provide up to 1.5m vertical clearance over shed

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/P/0397/HH Awaiting decision

    Marston Manor Way Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7DS

    Single storey wrap around extension and creation of hardstanding for off road parking (1 Parking space)

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0389/TPO Awaiting decision

    Street Record Orchard Farm Estate Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen

    Scots Pine - Foliage tip reduction on SW side of crown by up to 1.5m back to suitable lateral growth points to reduce weight/wind loading. Foliage tip lift to provide 2.5m statutory clearance over footpath

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/P/0383/HH Awaiting decision

    Lengadine Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8HZ

    Roof extension to form loft conversion providing one extra bedroom and bathroom with demolition of existing side extension and replacement with proposed side extension.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0385/FUL Awaiting decision

    Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, beneath Pontymoile Flyover (A472)

    Installation of a series of 5no. artworks supported on steel frames on the offside of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0382/VAR Awaiting decision

    Wayside Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3AF

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 26/P/0148/HH to enable a change in the roof design and the width of the first floor

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0381/CEA Granted

    Lewis Terrace Mill Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen

    River level monitoring and flood warning. Proposal will include the construction of a small hardstand / footing of no more than 1.5m x 1.5m x 0.4m deep located directly behind railings next to the footway within Pontnewenydd Park, Pontypool. On this river side of the boundary fence a small kiosk containing monitoring equipment for river level data will be mounted. Together with a solar panel and a duct running from the kiosk to the river bank edge to house river level monitoring sensors. A locked gated access will also be required for NRW to access the river channel for maintenance of the equipment.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0380/HH Awaiting decision

    4 Bedford Close Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5HN

    Storm porch to front of property

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0379/FUL Awaiting decision

    Flat 1 High Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6EY

    Replacement of flat roof with new mono pitched lightweight metal roof

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0376/CND Awaiting decision

    Multistorey Car Park Glantorvaen Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YB

    Discharge conditions 3 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) and 4 (Parking Management Scheme) of application 26/P/0044/FUL for refurbishment works to existing multi-storey car park

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0401/CND Awaiting decision

    Multistorey Car Park Glantorvaen Road Pontypool Torfaen

    Discharge conditions 8 (Lighting Mitigation Strategy) of application 26/P/0044/FUL for refurbishment works to existing multi-storey car park

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0377/CND Awaiting decision

    Pontypool Public Toilets Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ

    Discharge condition 3 (Demolition and Construction Statement) of application 26/P/0043/FUL for substantial demolition of existing building and retention and modification of front façade for new cafe/restaurant

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0374/DEM Awaiting decision

    New Inn Transfer Station And Waste Recycling Centre Panteg Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0LS

    Steel frame building with asbestos roof. Non supportive brick walls

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026
  • 26/P/0378/VAR Awaiting decision

    Unit 6 Forgehammer Industrial Estate St Dials Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3AA

    Variation of condition 3 (extending time for another three years) relating to planning application 23/P/0539/VAR variation of condition 3 of 20/P/0335/FUL to extend time limit of pet crematorium for another 3 years.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0375/NMA Granted

    32 Poplar Avenue New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0EX

    Non material amendment relating to planning permission 25/P/0671/HH to remove shed from the approved scheme and alter the rear section of the proposed annexe.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0372/HH Awaiting decision

    18 Salisbury Terrace Varteg Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7UN

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026 Householder

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/P/0354/CEU Decided

    Rosehilla Freeholdland Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8LW

    Refurbish and extend detached garage

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0354/CEA Refused

    Rosehilla Freeholdland Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8LW

    Refurbish and extend detached garage

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0359/CND Granted

    Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE

    Discharge conditions 3 (stair access) and 4 (staircase) of application 26/P/0101/VAR for the conversion of the former bank to six flats, retention of partial A2 use and associated works

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/P/0337/HH Decided

    58 Glan Rhyd Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6TY

    Single storey front and rear extensions and pitched roof over the garage to form an annexe at first floor.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0339/HH Granted

    3 Elgam Avenue Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QY

    Construction of a garage

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/P/0351/FUL Granted

    10 Windsor Road Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5HY

    Change of use from a cake bakery to a Yoga Studio and Wellbeing Hub (Use Class D2)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0331/FUL Granted

    Usk Vets 48 George Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6BY

    Proposed change of use to 6 bed HMO (Sui Generis use) with associated external alterations

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/0128/NMA Granted

    Land West Of Cwmbran Drive South Sebastopol Pontnewydd/Pontypool Torfaen

    Non material amendment application for the variation of condition 9 (southern bus access) relating to 17/P/0631/RES application for reserved matters approval (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) in respect of 181 dwellings including associated roads and infrastructure

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0129/NMA Granted

    Land West Of Cwmbran Drive South Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen

    Non material amendment application for the variation of condition 20 (southern bus access) relating to planning application 14/P/00362 Outline planning application for residential development (1,200 dwellings approx), ancillary retail & community development, landscaping, highways & associated works.

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/P/0149/HH Granted

    74 Two Locks Road Two Locks Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7LD

    Proposed two storey side extension and demolition of garage

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Householder

The full record

Decisions between 2019 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,194 decisions from Torfaen between 2019 and 2026, part of 1,364 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,034 granted against 81 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 404 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 19/P/0624/NMA Granted

    Plot At Rear Of Conifers Llwyn Onn Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2AL

    Non material amendment to 17/P/0816/FUL - to replace face brickwork with painted smooth render and gable to front bedroom window

    Decided 24 Oct 2019 Amendments
  • 19/P/0631/NMA Granted

    The Gables 58 Usk Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8AA

    Non material amendment to 18/P/0822/HH - minor adjustment to back of property including alterations to rear extension and outbuilding.

    Decided 4 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • 19/P/0680/NMA Granted

    60 Caernarvon Crescent Llanyravon Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 8SU

    To revise the size of the footprint of the extension approved under 19/P/0126/HH

    Decided 21 Nov 2019 Amendments
  • 19/P/0625/HH Granted

    3 Buttercup Court Ty Canol Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6JY

    Conversion of garage to habitable space

    Decided 21 Nov 2019 Householder
  • 19/P/0644/HH Granted

    Carrog House Coed Eva Mill Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7EU

    Erect a conservatory to the rear elevation

    Decided 29 Nov 2019 Householder
  • 19/P/0633/HH Granted

    12 Stokes Court Ponthir Cwmbran Newport Torfaen NP18 1RY

    Single storey extension, to replace current conservatory ,footprint will remain, glass roof to be replaced by side sloping roof and slide wall to be built up, glass doors and windows at front to remain, previous planning ref 08-P-00047(E) single storey extension is to the rear of the property.

    Decided 29 Nov 2019 Householder
  • 19/P/0612/ADV Granted

    Filling Station Pavilion Garage Osborne Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6NR

    Integral illumination and screen to the ATM fascia, internally illuminated free cash withdrawals sign above the ATM and blue LED halo illumination to the surround

    Decided 29 Nov 2019 Advertising
  • 19/P/0667/NMA Granted

    Blenheim Road Community Primary Blenheim Road St Dials Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4SZ

    Non material amendment to 18/P/0654/FUL - replacement of glazing and grey coloured fibre cladding with colour render on elevations to plots 6-7 and plots 16-17

    Decided 2 Dec 2019 Amendments
  • 19/P/0635/TPO Granted

    Criag Y Felin Woodland

    Removal of Mature Larch and Western Hemlock components in accordance with Felling Licence 278/19-20 issued by Natural Resources Wales. Approximately 3750 standing trees - 2500 Cubic metres Trees located within section W6 of TPO 23 issued 20th September 1985

    Decided 4 Dec 2019 Trees
  • 19/P/0607/CEA Granted

    Summer Dene Sherbourne Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5EW

    Removal of existing conservatory & construction of single storey rear extension

    Decided 6 Dec 2019 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 240 56%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 86 20%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 106 25%

Planning agents in Torfaen

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Creation Design Wales 78% granted overall 50
  2. Asbri Planning Ltd. 97% granted overall 50
  3. Howard Hicks Design 91% granted overall 41
  4. MB Design Architectural Services Ltd 89% granted overall 40
  5. M B Design Architectural Services Ltd 95% granted overall 28
  6. DB3 Group 97% granted overall 27
  7. Torfaen County Borough Council 100% granted overall 26
  8. Richard Andrews Architects Ltd 80% granted overall 24

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Torfaen decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Torfaen decided 432 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Torfaen?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 54 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Torfaen decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 432 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 56% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 75% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Torfaen decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1194 decisions from Torfaen between 2019 and 2026, out of 1,364 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Torfaen?

October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 52 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Torfaen's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Torfaen: 1,364 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 432 decided, 94% approved, median 54 days to a decision. 449 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,194 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.