25/P/0737/CEA

1. 28 Nov 2025

   Received by Torfaen

2. 12 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 25/P/0578/HH Granted

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• 25/P/0596/HH Granted

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• 26/P/0136/HH Granted

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  Retrospective two storey rear extension; retaining features and new boundary treatments in rear garden and proposed garden room

  24 Mar 2026 329m away Householder
• 25/P/0723/TPO Granted

  Hillside Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT

  T1 - crown reduction by up to 4-6m at suitable lateral branches to reduce leverage, sail and overhang to house roof. Remove dead or rubbing branches. T2 - 3-4m crown reduction and dead wood/rubbing branch removal specification

  24 Nov 2025 422m away Trees
• 26/P/0168/HH Granted

  Rhydri Victoria Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PT

  Single storey side extension to house an en-suite, storage and an externally accessed WC due to occupiers having accessibility needs.

  13 Apr 2026 447m away Householder
• 25/P/0777/CEA Granted

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  22 Dec 2025 492m away Lawful development

• 26/P/0319/CEA Granted

  20 Oakleigh Court Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6HE

  It is proposed to convert part of the existing integral garage to a Day Room / Wet Room.

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0320/CEA Awaiting decision

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  Proposed single-storey rear kitchen extension to the existing dwelling. External materials, doors and windows are to match the existing dwelling in appearance where reasonably practicable.

  20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0303/CEA Granted

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  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0293/CEA Granted

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  Proposed installation of roof mounted Solar PV on non-domestic flat roof

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/P/0257/CEA Granted

  Avonhurst 8 Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9LD

  Proposed use of the existing dwelling within Class C3(b) as a childrens care home within the age range 8 to 17 years.

  14 Jun 2026 Lawful development