The Old Post Office Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BP

1. 7 Apr 2021

   Received by Torfaen

2. 10 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approve unconditionally

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• The Greenhouse Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BP

  26/P/0252/TPO Submitted 10 Jun 2026 45m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  G1 - Mixed species group, fell dead Ash in hedgeline due to Ash dieback, T1 - Ash, lift to 5m and cut back toward boundary, tree is suffering from ash dieback, and is dropping major deadwood in neighbouring property

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs

• The Greenhouse Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BP

  26/P/0085/CND Submitted 17 Feb 2026 45m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Discharge condition 3 (method statement and specification of works) of application 23/P/0477/LBC for repairs to the roof and porch

  Decided Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 223 James Prosser Way Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3FN

  26/P/0207/CEA Submitted 18 May 2026 143m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  Partial conversion of existing detached single garage to form a home office ancillary to the main dwellinghouse

  Decided 11 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Heritage Court Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3HS

  21/P/0401/TPO Submitted 6 May 2021 153m away

  Works to Silver Birch including crown reduction by 25%, removal of 2 limbs, removal of dead and cross branches and removal of ivy (T2 of TPO Order No. 85)

  Granted Trees 14 docs

• 1 St Michael Grove Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3HJ

  26/P/0391/CEA Submitted 25 Aug 2026 212m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Change conservatory roof from polycarbonate to slate tiles

  Decided Extension 6 docs

• Plas Newydd Farm Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3DJ

  21/P/0418/NMA Submitted 6 May 2021 235m away

  Non Material Amendment to 19/P/0247/FUL - Addition of roof lights into main roof and inclusion of open roof space to form additional habitable accommodation (games and tv room). Reduction in no. roof lights to single storey lounge area. Change of two windows into glazed patio doors.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/P/0113/CEU Withdrawn

  Cwmavon Works Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8UW

  Existing use of buildings 2, 3 & 4 only for B2 (General Industrial)

  13 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0143/CEA Granted

  182 The Highway New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0PQ

  Proposed conversion of garage to games room and associated works

  30 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0155/CEA Granted

  41 Jerusalem Lane New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0NP

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  7 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0192/CEA Granted

  65 Maendy Wood Rise Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1JZ

  Rear single storey extension

  1 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0177/CEA Granted

  3 Parklands Close Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1EW

  Construction of rear single storey extension which falls with Permitted Development allowances.

  22 Apr 2026 Lawful development