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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Torfaen for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 17 British School Close Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AS

  26/P/0072/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 42m 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 142m 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 184m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 10 Blue Boar Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7LB

  21/P/0540/HH Submitted 22 Jun 2021 201m 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

• 21 Brynamlwg Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7HE

  23/P/0091/NMA Submitted 15 Feb 2023 355m away

  Non material amendment to planning application 21/P/0603/HH substitute pitched roof with flat roof to enable provision of Lantern roof light to provide increased day light to kitchen area

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 21 Brynamlwg Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7HE

  21/P/0603/HH Submitted 12 Jul 2021 356m away

  Proposed single storey extension to provide dining room

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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/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
• 26/P/0388/TCA Awaiting decision

  33 King Street Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9QQ

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

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0330/TPO Awaiting decision

  19 Ashleigh Court Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6HF

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

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/P/0302/TPO Decided

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

  3-4 metre crown reduction of a mature Horse Chestnut.

  7 Jul 2026 Trees