26/P/0177/CEA

1. 22 Apr 2026

   Received by Torfaen

2. 27 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approve unconditionally

3. 28 Jul 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

• 25/P/0694/CEA Granted

  3 Parklands Close Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1EW

  Conversion of existing internal garage

  12 Nov 2025 0m away Lawful development
• 26/P/0124/FUL Granted

  9 - 11 New Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1EE

  Proposed conversion of commercial units to 3no. dwellings (use class C3) comprising 1no. 3 bedroom property and 2no. 2 bedroom properties and associated works

  20 Mar 2026 156m away Full applications
• 26/P/0140/FUL Awaiting decision

  6 New Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1EE

  Proposed conversion from commercial to 1no. 3 bed dwelling (Use Class C3)

  27 Mar 2026 175m away Full applications
• 26/P/0010/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 - 6 Chapel Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DW

  Proposed conversion of vacant coach house to one bedroom residential property (resubmission of 25/P/0233/FUL)

  5 Jan 2026 266m away Full applications
• 26/P/0239/FUL Awaiting decision

  8 Chapel Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DW

  Proposed change of use to first floor unit from commercial A1 to C3 1 bedroom dwelling

  4 Jun 2026 278m away Full applications
• 25/P/0725/HH Granted

  1 Grove Park Avenue Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1RL

  Loft conversion with flat roof dormer to rear.

  25 Nov 2025 379m away Householder

• 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

  51 Chapel Lane Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2PW

  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

  Bethel Chapel Bethel Lane Upper Cwmbran Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5AF

  Proposal (installation of 10 all-black low profile solar panels)

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

  Sainsbury's Supermarket Llywelyn Road Southville Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1UL

  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