29 British School Close Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AS

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Torfaen

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Torfaen took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torfaen for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Torfaen decided tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 17 British School Close Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AS

  26/P/0072/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Old Station Yard Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7EE

  25/P/0474/FUL Submitted 7 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Installation of 19no. shipping containers with associated ground works, ecological enhancements and visual screening measures

  Granted Full applications 44 docs

• Old Station House Church Road Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7EE

  26/P/0137/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Siting and operation of a non-permanent mobile coffee trailer for the sale of hot and cold beverages and light refreshments.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 10 Blue Boar Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7LB

  21/P/0540/HH Submitted 22 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Two storey side extension, first floor rear extension, ground floor rear canopy and alterations to the fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Domestic

• Land At Blue Boar Talywain Pontypool Torfaen

  24/P/0224/FUL Submitted 8 Apr 2024 250 yards away

  Proposed use of surplus garden land for transit caravans and site enclosure.

  Granted Full applications 44 docs

• Broad Street Motors Foundry Road Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7EG

  22/P/0409/CEU Submitted 8 Jun 2022 300 yards away

  MOT station and workshop for motor vehicles

  Granted Lawful development 11 docs

• 26/P/0330/TPO Granted

  19 Ashleigh Court Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6HF

  Works to T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 of TPO40

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0464/TPO Awaiting decision

  75 Pettingale Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2NZ

  Application to prune TPO Oak tree. Oak tree T1 in front garden of 75 Pettingale Road was pruned 6 years ago. Since then the tree has grown back to pick size. Tree needs pruning back to points from 2020 date, as the new growth is putting strain on the unions. Please note that the applicant has permission to remove epicormic growth and dread wood from application 26\P\0291\TPO.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0394/TPO Granted

  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

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0462/TPO Awaiting decision

  137 The Highway New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0PH

  Tree works to TPO.22 (G5, G6 and G7). List of detailed works in tree report.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0388/TCA Decided

  33 King Street Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QQ

  Works to two Oak trees including foliage tip reduction/lift and removal of deadwood

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees