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Torfaen planning applications
1,738 applications. 94% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,738 planning applications from Torfaen. 449 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Torfaen: 432 applications received in the last year, 449 decisions published.
Torfaen takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/P/0509/ADV Awaiting decision
Car Parking Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate Blaenavon Torfaen
Signage for updated car parking strategy
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26/P/0507/FUL Awaiting decision
6 - 12A Longbridge Ponthir Cwmbran Torfaen NP18 1GT
Installation of new external staircase to flats, to provide additional fire escape.
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26/P/0505/CND Awaiting decision
Wrekin Bungalow Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TA
Discharge of conditions: 8 - Ecovigour Construction Environmental Management Plan, 9 - Samples hand deliver by applicant and 10 - Drawing 1724(PL) 100 Landscape Proposal. Relating to 25/P/0258/FUL. Proposed replacement dwelling with detached garage.
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26/P/0501/HH Awaiting decision
94 Gifford Close Two Locks Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7NY
Single storey garage conversion and extension including ground floor bathroom.
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26/P/0499/FUL Awaiting decision
Raglan House Llantarnam Park Way Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3AB
Installation of double doors to ground floor units on the front elevation.
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26/P/0496/CND Awaiting decision
Llanyravon Golf Club Llanfrechfa Way Llanyravon Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 8HT
Discharge condition 3 (car parking) relating to 25/P/0229/FUL for retention of change of use to incorporate restaurant and bar
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26/P/0494/HH Awaiting decision
142 Elgam Avenue Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QT
Single storey rear extension.
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26/P/0490/FUL Awaiting decision
24 Commercial Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DZ
Proposed two storey rear extension and conversion of upper floor from shop store to one bedroom flat
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26/P/0493/CND Awaiting decision
Ty Glyn Albion Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6GE
Discharge of condition 4 (Method Statement and Risk Assessment) relating to planning permission 26/P/0290/FUL to form new Multi Use Games Area with new surface and fencing to existing play yard area.
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26/P/0489/HH Awaiting decision
Rosslyn 7 Snatchwood Terrace Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7BP
Retrospective planning permission is sought for the installation of two external air-conditioning condenser units to the rear of property
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26/P/0498/CND Awaiting decision
Ground Floor 2 Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JJ
DOC Conditions 3 (Specification of Works), 4 (Details of proposed insulated dry lining systems), 5 (a full schedule and large-scale details for the repair or replacement of vertical sliding sash windows fronting Commercial Street or Crane Street), 6 (Details of all proposed new rear windows and any exterior doors), 7 (schedule for the redecoration of external joinery, shopfront and masonry (colours and paint specification) and 8 Details of any secondary glazing shall be submitted to and approved) for planning application 24/P/0736/LBC.
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26/P/0483/VAR Awaiting decision
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
Variation of condition 2 (biodiversity enhancement) of application 26/P/0210/VAR for the conversion of former bank to six flats, retention of partial A2 use on ground floor and basement and associated works
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26/P/0485/FUL Awaiting decision
Brookside Sluvad Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0TA
Proposed demolition and replacement of existing ancillary building for new Improved Ancillary Building (No Change of Use).
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26/P/0486/FUL Awaiting decision
United Utilities Ty Coch Way Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7EZ
Installation of Palisade Fencing, Bi-Fold Access Gates, and Pedestrian Gate
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26/P/0481/HH Awaiting decision
The Mount Greenhill Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5BE
New side extension and rear porch extension and all associated works
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26/P/0479/HH Awaiting decision
14A Rifle Green Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QN
Installation of Solar PV panels facing the highway road.
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26/P/0477/HH Awaiting decision
1 Larch Close New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0RT
Removal of existing side conservatory to be replaced with new side extension and extension/change of use of existing garage to study/dayroom.
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26/P/0480/HH Awaiting decision
Llety Dawel 60 Greenhill Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5BG
Proposed pitched roof to front garage, new canopy, rendering to front elevation and alteration to fenestration
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26/P/0478/HH Awaiting decision
Blaen-y-cwm Farm Blaen Y Cwm Farm Access Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6HU
Extension and Alteration of Farmhouse
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26/P/0473/FUL Awaiting decision
Vantage Point Ty Coch Way Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7HF
Erection of a new perimeter gate
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26/P/0469/CND Awaiting decision
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6YE
The approved Proposed Site Block Plan showing the provision of seven car parking spaces is submitted for approval in respect of Condition 4 ( demolition associated with the proposed second floor stair access )of listed building consent reference 24/P/0619/LBC.
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26/P/0472/HH Awaiting decision
Cornerways Mountain Lane Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5LW
Alterations to existing bungalow to include raising height of existing roof and provision of dormer windows, and construction of detached two-storey garage to replace existing garage
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26/P/0468/PNT Awaiting decision
Vodafone Communication Mast Estate Road Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen
Removal of existing mast and 2no. equipment cabinets and installation of 1no. meter cabinet, 1no. equipment cabinet, 25 metre phase 6 monopole with 4.9 headframe, 6no. antennas and 1no. 0.3 metre dish and associated ancillary development
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26/P/0464/TPO Awaiting decision
75 Pettingale Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2NZ
Application to prune TPO Oak tree. Oak tree T1 in front garden of 75 Pettingale Road was pruned 6 years ago. Since then the tree has grown back to pick size. Tree needs pruning back to points from 2020 date, as the new growth is putting strain on the unions. Please note that the applicant has permission to remove epicormic growth and dread wood from application 26\P\0291\TPO.
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26/P/0465/VAR Awaiting decision
Land At Rear Of 8 Garth Road Ty Coch Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7AB
Variation of condition 1 (extending time for another three years) relating to planning permission 23/P/0284/VAR.
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26/P/0463/VAR Awaiting decision
Sunnyview Lewis Street Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AR
Loft conversion with dormer
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26/P/0462/TPO Awaiting decision
137 The Highway New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0PH
Tree works to TPO.22 (G5, G6 and G7). List of detailed works in tree report.
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26/P/0461/CEA Granted
Drws Y Coed Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT
Proposed Garage
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26/P/0460/CEU Awaiting decision
British Talywain Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7UH
Certificate of Lawfulness to establish existing use as a manufacturing engineering site (Use Class B2)
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26/P/0466/FUL Awaiting decision
Unit 52 Springvale Industrial Estate Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5BB
Change of use of industrial unit to provide a commercial martial arts facility
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26/P/0458/HH Awaiting decision
13 Ffordd Bevan Pontrhydyrun Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DG
Loft Conversion
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26/P/0459/FUL Awaiting decision
Rear Of 4 Commercial Street Commercial Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to dwelling with associated external works
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26/P/0456/FUL Awaiting decision
Former Pontypool College Blaendare Road Cwmynyscoy Pontypool NP4 5YE
Demolition of existing school and no. 107 Blaendare Road and redevelopment to provide 134 residential dwellings, a new changing room and parking for the existing sports pitch, formation of a wider access and associated works
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26/P/0450/FUL Awaiting decision
Morrisons St Davids Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DF
Proposed alterations to car park to provide canopy, EV charging zone, jet wash bays and valet bays and associated works including sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and plant room
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26/P/0453/CND Awaiting decision
Pontypool Public Toilets Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Discharge conditions 9 (details of external architectural elements) and 11 (plant design) of 26/P/0043/FUL for substantial demolition of existing building and retention and modification of front facade for new cafe/restaurant
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26/P/0454/NMA Granted
Pontypool Public Toilets Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Non material amendment to application 26/P/0043/FUL (substantial demolition and retention and modification of front facade for new cafe/restaurant) relating to front wall
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26/P/0455/MOD106 Awaiting decision
Land West Cwmbran Drive South Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5AP
The Specification and Programmes and Review Programme for Phase 1 pursuant to Clauses 3 (e) and (f) of Part 8 (Management Company and Management Plan) Chapter 2 Management Plan. The outline permission ref is 14/P/00362.
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26/P/0449/VAR Granted
Land At South Pontypool Industrial Estate Panteg Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0LS
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) relating to planning aplication 25/P/0749/FUL full planning application for the construction of an Office Centre (B1 Use) and associated works
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26/P/0448/CEA Awaiting decision
Plot Adjacent To No 69 Station Road Pontnewydd Cwmbran NP44 1NZ
Commencement of development for new detached dwelling approved under 18/P/0748/FUL
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26/P/0447/ADV Awaiting decision
Centre Of Pond 95M From B & Q Plc Unit 1 Cwmbran Drive 46M From Ffordd Greenforge Greenforge Way Torfaen Cwmbran NP44 3JQ
Illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs
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26/P/0443/FUL Awaiting decision
Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7DF
Proposed installation of 3m ball stop fencing to 3G pitch and 2m fencing to 4no. netball courts
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26/P/0444/HH Awaiting decision
3 Ruth Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0QJ
Single storey rear/side wrap around extension
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26/P/0444/CEA Awaiting decision
3 Ruth Road New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0QJ
Single storey rear/side wrap around extension
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26/P/0442/CND Granted
Land To The South Of Existing Overflow Car Park Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Llanfrechfa Cwmbran Torfaen
DOC 4 - Specific Biodiversity Enhancement Measures of planning application 25/P/0486/FUL - Construction of temporary car parking for 150 spaces using a specialist porous ground support matting with link to existing overflow car park. A low level timber knee rail is also proposed to establish a boundary and prevent cars parking outside of the designated area. The parking is require to facilitate works elsewhere on the site relating to the health boards decarbonisation programme.
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26/P/0438/CND Granted
Hypark Hire Limited Avondale Road Pontrhydyrun Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1TT
Discharge of condition 6 (protection of the public sewer) of planning permission 24/P/0252/FUL for an extension to the filling station shop.
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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.
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26/P/0435/FUL Awaiting decision
First Floor 28 Victoria Street Old Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3JN
Installation of an air source heat pump at first floor.
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26/P/0434/HH Granted
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.
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26/P/0432/FUL Awaiting decision
Unit 3 Llantarnam District Centre Malthouse Close Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3FT
Pergola garden room/shelter and enlargement of outdoor seating area
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26/P/0433/FUL Awaiting decision
Ultrapharm Ltd Mamhilad Pontypool NP4 0JJ
Single storey extension to provide additional goods storage
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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25/P/0656/FUL Refused
St Thomas's Church Church Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen
Proposed change of use of former St Thomas Church to mixed use including: 10 letting bedrooms for holiday accommodation (Use Class C6), managers accommodation, cafe and associated alterations
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25/P/0654/LBC Refused
St Thomas's Church Church Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen
Proposed change of use of former St Thomas Church to mixed use including: 10 letting bedrooms for holiday accommodation (Use Class C6), managers accommodation, cafe and associated alterations
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26/P/0454/NMA Granted
Pontypool Public Toilets Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6LJ
Non material amendment to application 26/P/0043/FUL (substantial demolition and retention and modification of front facade for new cafe/restaurant) relating to front wall
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26/P/0449/VAR Granted
Land At South Pontypool Industrial Estate Panteg Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0LS
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) relating to planning aplication 25/P/0749/FUL full planning application for the construction of an Office Centre (B1 Use) and associated works
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26/P/0434/HH Granted
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.
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26/P/0431/ADV Granted
11 North Walk Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1XF
Installation of two internally illuminated aluminium fascia signs
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26/P/0430/FUL Granted
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.
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26/P/0415/HH Granted
49 Parc Panteg Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5YH
Rear single storey extension
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26/P/0419/FUL Granted
Parkway Hotel And Conference Centre Ty Coch Lane Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3UW
Retention of fountain
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26/P/0404/CND Granted
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
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,584 decisions from Torfaen between 2019 and 2026, part of 1,738 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,361 granted against 109 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 419 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
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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
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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.
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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
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19/P/0625/HH Granted
3 Buttercup Court Ty Canol Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6JY
Conversion of garage to habitable space
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19/P/0644/HH Granted
Carrog House Coed Eva Mill Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7EU
Erect a conservatory to the rear elevation
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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19/P/0607/CEA Granted
Summer Dene Sherbourne Road Sebastopol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5EW
Removal of existing conservatory & construction of single storey rear extension
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 243 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 96 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 110 24%
Planning agents in Torfaen
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Creation Design Wales 81% granted overall 64
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Asbri Planning Ltd. 97% granted overall 59
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Howard Hicks Design 93% granted overall 52
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MB Design Architectural Services Ltd 90% granted overall 43
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Richard Andrews Architects Ltd 81% granted overall 37
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Skerryvore Designs ltd. 81% granted overall 28
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Torfaen County Borough Council 100% granted overall 28
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M B Design Architectural Services Ltd 95% granted overall 28
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Applications by ward in Torfaen
- Abersychan 137
- Blaenavon 156
- Croesyceiliog 64
- Fairwater 42
- Greenmeadow 31
- Llantarnam 222
- Llanyrafon East And Ponthir 98
- Llanyrafon West 51
- New Inn 145
- Panteg 122
- Pontnewydd 126
- Pontnewynydd And Snatchwood 35
- Pontypool Fawr 181
- St Dials 73
- Trevethin And Penygarn 44
- Two Locks 81
- Upper Cwmbran 52
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Torfaen decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Torfaen decided 449 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 55 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Torfaen decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 449 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Torfaen decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1584 decisions from Torfaen between 2019 and 2026, out of 1,738 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Torfaen?
August 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 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: 1,738 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 449 decided, 94% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 432 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,584 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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