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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Monmouthshire County Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Monmouthshire County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates12,925Searchable applications
478Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 11,403 approved or refused records
378Refused applications
11,025 approved · 378 refused · 498 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Nov 1975 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@monmouthshire.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiries01633644831Council source
- Planning enquiriesplanningpolicy@monmouthshire.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesPlanning@Monmouthshire.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas31 mapped area records
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Source: Welsh Government / DataMapWales. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- DecidedDM/2026/00964
NMA relating to planning DM/2026/00466. To install bi-fold doors on the double storey side extension rather than windows that were on the original drawings. We are looking to keep the planning permission for the single storey rear-extension in place although we are not intending to undertake this work now.We are also looking to render the rear and part of the side of the property rather than use all brickwork as this will be more in keeping with what is there now and with the adjoining property.
Glebelands B4269 Llanellen To Llanfoist Llanellen Monmouthshire NP7 9HF
Received 4 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00966
Non-material amendments in relation to planning consent DM/2018/01274. Removal of the small step back at first floor level on the side elevation.
12 The Meadow Magor Monmouthshire NP26 3LA
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00967
Erection of single storey rear extension including raising the roof of the existing side element of the dwelling.
The Blacksmiths Shop Llantilio Crossenny Village Thoroughfare Llantilio Crossenny Monmouthshire NP7 8SU
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00968
Alterations and extension to single storey flat roofed structure at rear of dwelling.
The Bungalow 11 Lansdown Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 6AN
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00971
Pollard of a diseased willow tree in a public space for health and safety reasons
Riverside Park Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5HH
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00972
For the removal or pruning of all dead and diseased ash at Castle Dell in Chepstow (map is attached
Castle Dell Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00973
Discharge of conditions 3 (WSI), 4 (method statement and risk assessment) and 7 (environmental management plan) relating to planning DM/2024/01298.
Land At Southbrook Farm Sudbrook Road Sudbrook Caldicot Monmouthshire
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00974
Section fell Scots Pine tree down to ground level.
Hendre Hall Llanvolda Road The Hendre Monmouthshire NP25 5HB
Received 5 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00975
Demolition of small garden store and erection of a detached domestic garage.
Hardwick Court Bulwark Road Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5JE
Received 6 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00976
Agricultural storage building.
Land Adjacent Usk Garden Centre Road From Dowlais Brook To Woodside Trading Estate Llanbadoc Monmouthshire
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/00979
Alterations and repairs, new extensions, reversal of modern alterations, replacement windows and forming new doorways. The application also incorporates the addition of a glazed porch to the side elevation and a new garage building in the form of a traditional walled garden, a padel court and associated pavilion.
The Pentre Brecon Road Llanwenarth Monmouthshire NP7 7HA
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/00980
LBC - Alterations and repairs, new extensions, reversal of modern alterations, replacement windows and forming new doorways. The application also incorporates the addition of a glazed porch to the side elevation and a new garage building in the form of a traditional walled garden, a padel court and associated pavilion.
The Pentre Brecon Road Llanwenarth Monmouthshire NP7 7HA
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/00981
Proposed Single-Storey Kitchen Extension and Therapy Pool Outbuilding with associated works
35 St Helen's Crescent Llanellen Monmouthshire NP7 9HN
Received 6 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00982
Felling of large cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, to east of main building
Rockleigh Trellech Road Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SN
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/00983
DOC for DM/2025/00887 Method Statement for the repair, renovation and conservation of the historic fabric - Conditions 5B, 13B & 24.Condition 5A - a brick sample will be provided once the render has been removed.Condition 13A ? see drawing AL.103 Rev.A.Condition 13C ? a one metre square sample panel will be prepared on site.
Ivy Cottage 2 Drybridge Street Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5AD
Received 7 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00987
Three holly trees at the back of the property, in the fenced section between garden and agricultural field. All 3 to be cut down compleatly.Tree 1 - Medium sized tree leaning slightlyinto fieldTrees 2 and 3 - Small, young trees growing near/out of larger tree
Swn Yr Afon Ash Cottage To Newbridge On Usk Tredunnock Monmouthshire NP15 1LY
Received 7 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00989
Outbuilding in rear garden comprising garage with family annexe above.
8 Danybryn Llanellen Monmouthshire NP7 9HH
Received 10 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00990
Proposed roof-mounted solar panel system - 5.82Kw (with 10KwH battery system)
Orchards Trellech Road Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6SN
Received 10 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00993
Discharge of conditions 4 Lighting and 5 materials for DM/2024/00882
Maple Cottage The Mount Road Llandogo Monmouthshire NP25 4TF
Received 10 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/00995
Removal of Goat Willow adjacent to neighbours house wall.
Rosevale Forge Road Tintern Monmouthshire NP16 6TF
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/01001
RELOCATION OF BARN APPROVED UNDER DM/2022/00235 TOGETHER WITH CHANGES TO ACCESS AND PROVISION OF ACCESS LANE/TRACK TO STABLES APPROVED UNDER DM/2022/00235 WITH ECOLOGICAL MITIGATION (PARTLY IN RETROSPECT)
Land Adjacent To Maerdy Farm Llanview Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1EY
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Pending ConsiderationDM/2026/01002
Retention & Completion of a Replacement Residential Chalet to be Occupied as Rural Worker?s Dwelling for a Temporary Period of three years (Renewal of Planning Permission DC/2016/01219)
Oak Tree Farm Old Quarry Road Devauden Monmouthshire NP16 6NS
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/01003
Small open area adjacent to Park-y-brain Lane and Goytre House Wood
Goetre House Wood Park Y Brain Lane Goytre Monmouthshire NP4 0BJ
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDM/2026/01004
Proposed padel court and surrounding gravelled area.
The Cedars Road From Dowlais Brook To Woodside Trading Estate Llanbadoc Monmouthshire NP15 1TG
Received 12 Aug 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Monmouthshire County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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