26/P/0293/CEA

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Torfaen

2. 8 Jul 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/0501/FUL Granted

  Unit 3a Lockgate Retail Park Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3JQ

  Minor works to the front elevation

  20 Aug 2025 184m away Full applications
• 25/P/0615/CND Granted

  Unit 3a Lockgate Retail Park Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3JQ

  Discharge of condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) of planning application 25/P/0501/FUL - Minor works to the front elevation

  8 Oct 2025 184m away Conditions
• 26/P/0003/FUL Granted

  7 - 8 General Rees Square Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1AH

  Change of use from financial and professional services (use class A2) to a tanning studio (unique class)

  5 Jan 2026 229m away Full applications
• 25/P/0714/ADV Granted

  10 South Walk Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PU

  Fascia sign above shopfront, aluminium composite panels with vinyl lettering, illuminated internally

  20 Nov 2025 237m away Advertising
• 25/P/0529/ADV Awaiting decision

  15 South Walk Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PU

  1no. fascia sign above shopfront, and 1no. projecting sign. Both of aluminium composite panels with vinyl lettering, internally illuminated

  2 Sep 2025 252m away Advertising
• 25/P/0528/ADV Granted

  3 South Walk Cwmbran Torfaen

  Individual internally illuminated lettering to a fascia sign panel and projecting sign

  2 Sep 2025 258m away Advertising

• 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/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
• 26/P/0202/CEA Granted

  39 Oaklands View Greenmeadow Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5EE

  The proposed use of the building is use as a C2 (residential institution)

  12 May 2026 Lawful development