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Torfaen County Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Torfaen County Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
12,469Searchable applications
185Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 10,815 approved or refused records
1,028Refused applications

9,787 approved · 1,028 refused · 538 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Apr 2004 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Withdrawn17/P/0476/CEA

    Redirect access to existing farmhouse, removal of existing hedgerow and provision of new hedgerow and stock proof fencing to boundary of new track.Proposed new access track into existing Farmhouse

    Cefn Perthy Farm Cefn Perthy Farm Access Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7AF

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  2. Decided17/P/0477/ADV

    Installation of 46" TV depicting various Santander advertisements.

    11 North Walk Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1XF

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  3. Decided17/P/0478/VAR

    Variation of condition 2 of application 13/P/00307 - amended plans to increase size of extension and change of layout to new dwelling

    14 Gelli Rhwy Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7SH

    Received 12 Jun 2017
  4. Withdrawn17/P/0479/FUL

    Development of 6 residential units, upgrading of public open space and associated work

    Land At Ty Box Road

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  5. Decided17/P/0480/VAR

    Application to amend condition 2 (scheme to render brick piers) and remove condition 3 (scheme to paint roller door) of application 16/P/00078 (formation of a new opening with roller shutter door) as the information submitted is sufficient to safeguard the character of the listed building.

    Former Nylon Spinners Mamhilad Park Estate Mamhilad Pontypool Torfaen

    Received 19 Jun 2017
  6. Pending Consideration17/P/0482/LBC

    Partial demolition and refurbishment of Former Nylon Spinners factory

    Former Nylon Spinners Mamhilad Park Estate Mamhilad Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0HZ

    Received 20 Jun 2017
  7. Decided17/P/0483/HH

    Double storey extension upon removal of existing garage, including loft conversion and extension of rear patio

    Caemaen Caerleon Road Llanfrechfa Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 8TY

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  8. Decided17/P/0484/FUL

    Alterations and extensions to the existing infant unit, Integrated Children's Centre and Dining Hall, including a two storey classroom extension and an extended play area

    Penygarn Primary Penygarn Road Penygarn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8JR

    Received 21 Jun 2017
  9. Withdrawn17/P/0485/NMA

    Various internal arrangements alterations at ground floor reduction in the approved bi-fold doors additional en-suite at first floor level with associated obscure glazed window.

    25 Glade Close Coed Eva Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4TF

    Received 7 Jun 2017
  10. Decided17/P/0486/NMA

    To install a 1000x2000 roof lantern to flat roof kitchen extension (amendment to planning permission 14/P/00188)

    29 Phillips Street Blaenavon Pontypool Torfaen NP4 9QJ

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  11. Decided17/P/0487/HH

    Single storey side extension sun room and wc

    New Bungalow Pisgah Close Talywain Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7EJ

    Received 14 Jun 2017
  12. Decided17/P/0488/CND

    Discharge of condition 21 (educational interpretation panels) of planning permision 15/P/00434 relating to the installation and operation of a solar farm and associated infrastructure

    Cwrt Henllys Farm Cwm Lane Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7AS

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  13. Decided17/P/0490/NMA

    Amendments to 15/P/00434 approved Solar Farm panel layout (to reflect layout as built) and updating of landscape and biodiversity management plan to provide a wildflower mix suitable for organic grazing

    Cwrt Henllys Farm Cwm Lane Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7AS

    Received 20 Jun 2017
  14. Decided17/P/0491/ADV

    Illuminated Fascia sign and Full Window Graphics

    27 North Walk Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PR

    Received 22 Jun 2017
  15. Withdrawn17/P/0492/OUT

    Erection of two residential dwellings and associated access (proposed site access for dwelling number 2 maybe better located lower down the lane so drawing is illustration only), two storey, four bedrooms

    Ty Draphont Prescoch Lane Penyrheol Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5XG

    Received 22 Jun 2017
  16. Decided17/P/0493/NMA

    Non material amendment to approved doorway and window sizes relating to planning permission 16/P/00089

    Tranch Afc Penywain Lane Wainfelin Pontypool Torfaen

    Received 15 Jun 2017
  17. Decided17/P/0494/FUL

    Demolition of existing redundant garage and construction of new 3 bedroom lodge.

    Osbourne House Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3DJ

    Received 23 Jun 2017
  18. Decided17/P/0495/DEM

    Demolition of former school building and nursery

    Ysgol Panteg Primary School Oxford Street Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5HP

    Received 23 Jun 2017
  19. Decided17/P/0500/VAR

    Removal of condition 1 of 06/P/13573(E) - the barn conversion hereby permitted shall be used in connection with the existing dwelling house known as Brook House only

    Brook House Newport Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BP

    Received 19 Jun 2017
  20. Decided17/P/0502/HH

    Erection of glass conservatory to side of property. Replace timber cladding to front elevation with new UPVC window brown and brickwork to match existing

    37 Thistle Court Ty Canol Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6JD

    Received 21 Jun 2017
  21. Decided17/P/0503/FUL

    Face brick build Electrical Sub-Station

    Barratt Homes St Michaels Gate Llantarnam Road Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3BZ

    Received 27 Jun 2017
  22. Decided17/P/0504/FUL

    Change of use of land to garden and new boundary fence

    Land Ajacent To 68 Fairhill Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4QS

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  23. Decided17/P/0505/FUL

    Creation of motorhome car park hook up with shower/toilet block and laundry area

    Rhymney Brewery Ltd Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9RL

    Received 19 Jun 2017
  24. Decided17/P/0506/HH

    Retention of concrete brick retaining wall and timber fence to front boundary (retrospective)

    113 Capel Newydd Avenue Blaenavon Torfaen NP4 9LG

    Received 19 Jun 2017

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