Christmas Cottage Varteg Terrace Shop Road Cwmavon Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8UR

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Torfaen

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Torfaen granted permission on 3 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Cwmavon Works Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8UW

  26/P/0113/CEU Submitted 13 Mar 2026 193m away

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

  Withdrawn Lawful development 4 docs

• Extrusion And Moulding Compounds Limited Cwmavon Plastics Factory Cwmavon Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8UW

  20/P/0011/TPO Submitted 8 Jan 2020 220m away

  Fell Ash Die Back trees, fell squirrel damaged Sycamore tree and fell small Cherry tree.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Forge House Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8XH

  25/P/0681/CND Submitted 5 Nov 2025 225m away

  Discharge of condition 1 - Stone Sample - Gwrhyd Pennant Sandstone of application 25/P/0619/NMA - outlines design changes to fenestration, an additional window, traditional pitched canopy to replace the original proposed flat roof and natural stonework to partial elevation facing into grounds.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Forge House Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8XH

  25/P/0772/HH Submitted 18 Dec 2025 230m away

  Design variation to Permission Reference 25/P/0265/HH (Proposed alterations and two storey extension to existing dwelling including driveway alteration's). Design change to include relocated chimney constructed of natural stone.

  Granted Householder Extension 26 docs
  Domestic

• Forge House Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8XH

  24/P/0651/HH Submitted 19 Oct 2024 237m away

  Proposed alterations and two storey extension to existing dwelling including driveway alteration's.

  Refused Householder Extension 22 docs
  Domestic

• Forge House Cwmavon Road Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 8XH

  25/P/0619/NMA Submitted 10 Oct 2025 267m away

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/P/0265/HH - outlines design changes to fenestration, an additional window, traditional pitched canopy to replace the original proposed flat roof and natural stonework to partial elevation facing into grounds.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 26/P/0291/TPO Granted

  75 Pettingale Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2NZ

  Oak tree (T3) located at 75 Petingale Road; Remove dead wood and any decaying or rotting branches and remove epicormic growth. Also, trim branches that are reaching down to head height and encroaching on telephone lines.

  3 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0394/TPO Awaiting decision

  23 Glan Rhyd Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6TY

  Works to Oak tree consisting of 2-3m reduction of canopy, crown thinning and removal of deadwood

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0252/TPO Granted

  The Greenhouse Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BP

  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

  10 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0241/TPO Granted

  Conifer Lodge 14 Meyricks Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6TU

  Works to trees protected by TPO.16.A1 including removal of limbs and branches from Oak, removal of overhanging limb from Alder and pruning/re-pollarding Willow

  4 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0072/TPO Granted

  17 British School Close Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AS

  Reduce crown back towards boundary by 3m maximum at suitable lateral branches. Lift low foliage tips to 5m over 17/18. Remove dead or damaged branches over 17/18.

  11 Feb 2026 Trees