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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
15,258Searchable applications
195Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 13,422 approved or refused records
1,438Refused applications

11,984 approved · 1,438 refused · 653 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Jan 2003 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decided22/P/0590/NMA

    Non Material Amended to planning permission 22/P/0158/HH omitting the step down in roof ridge in order for the extension to continue existing building ridge and eaves lines

    1 Jerusalem Lane New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0NR

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  2. Decided22/P/0593/TPO

    Works to tree group G1 (TPO.74.A1) comprising a height reduction to Cypress species; severing ivy and removing dead, rubbing or damaged branches from all affected trees; cutting back and reducing height of Laurel trees; and lifting foliage over parking in East View

    Canal Close Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  3. Decided22/P/0594/CND

    Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity enhancement measures) of planning permission 22/P/0343/HH Demolition of the conservatory to the rear. Erection of a new single storey side extension and single storey rear extension and replacing the existing Tudor beam style cladding with timber cladding

    21 Laburnum Drive Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6EL

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  4. Decided22/P/0595/HH

    Proposed new drive and gates

    29 Camrose Walk St Dials Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4NW

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  5. Decided22/P/0597/HH

    Removal of existing roof and construction of new first floor extension with dormer windows to rear elevation

    The Gables 60 Turnpike Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2AQ

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  6. Decided22/P/0598/HH

    Proposed erection of two storey masonry extension on rear/side elevation, The extension will replace an existing old conservatory

    11 Alder Close New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0DF

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  7. Decided22/P/0600/VAR

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of permission 22/P/0027/HH to extend the depth of the extension by 900mm

    162 Parc Panteg Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5YN

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  8. Decided22/P/0601/CND

    Discharge of condition 14 (Flood Risk Assessment) of planning permission proposed demolition of existing structures and the construction of 9 no. homes and associated works

    New Bridgend Inn Greenhill Road Woodside Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3DQ

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  9. Decided22/P/0602/CND

    Discharge of condition 18 (sample schedule attached including revised brick proposal to match with local housing on site) of planning permission 19/P/0715/FUL proposed demolition of existing structures and the construction of 9 no. homes and associated works

    New Bridgend Inn Greenhill Road Woodside Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3DQ

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  10. Decided22/P/0604/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission 22/P/0085/HH changing rear/side bi-folding door to window

    Penycae Cottages 2 Stoney Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PZ

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  11. Decided22/P/0605/HH

    Single storey first floor rear extension and two storey side extension including area of demolished single storey flat roofed bathroom / WC

    Mountain View Stoney Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8QE

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  12. Decided22/P/0606/FUL

    Change of use of residential garage to workshop to allow for business use

    Rhiw Ffranc House School Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TJ

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  13. Withdrawn22/P/0607/FUL

    Change of use of vacant retail floor space to provide 1 No. 1 bedroom ground floor apartment, together with car parking space

    Premier Stores Leadon Court Thornhill Cwmbran Torfaen

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  14. Decided22/P/0609/ADV

    Nichiha cladding shop fascia with build up internally illuminated letters and logo

    23 North Walk Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PR

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  15. Decided22/P/0610/CND

    Discharge of condition 9 (Bat box) of planning permission 19/P/0715/FUL proposed demolition of existing structures and the construction of 9 no. homes and associated works

    New Bridgend Inn Greenhill Road Woodside Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3DQ

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  16. Decided22/P/0612/CND

    Discharge of condition 7 (materials for retaining wall) of planning permission 20/P/0295/HH create new driveway to the front of property, increase the height of existing garage by 400 mm and construct a front porch

    Ailsa Leigh Road Trevethin Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8HY

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  17. Decided22/P/0613/ADV

    Tiffins tenant signage - A new tenant sign to replace existing signage for one of the units of the property

    Tiffins Indian Buffet Leisure@cwmbran Glyndwr Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1QS

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  18. Decided22/P/0614/HH

    Single story rear extension, repairs to existing roof, and associated replacement windows & brick/render repair

    48 Station Road Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5JJ

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  19. Decided22/P/0615/CND

    Discharge of conditions 3 & 5 (Biodiversity enhancements & external finishes) of planning permission 22/P/0263/HH new double garage and porch to main house

    Stables House The Park Blaenavon Pontypool Torfaen NP4 9AQ

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  20. Decided22/P/0616/CND

    Discharge of conditions 3 (window methodology), 4 (window details), 5 (dummy panels), 8 (steam cleaning methodology) and 9 (gates and railings details) of planning permission 21/P/0986/LBC for refurbishment of existing listed building to provide 16 affordable housing apartments

    2 Pearl House Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JL

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  21. Decided22/P/0617/CND

    Discharge of conditions 11 (window methodology), 12 (window details), 13 (dummy panels), 16 (steam cleaning methodology) and 17 (gates and railings details) of planning permission 21/P/0985/FUL for the change of use and internal refurbishment of the existing Listed building to provide 16 affordable housing apartments

    2 Pearl House Hanbury Road Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6JL

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  22. Decided22/P/0618/ADV

    Two replacement fascia signs on glazing on front elevation of store

    Unit 4B Lockgate Retail Park Cwmbran Drive Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3JQ

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  23. Decided22/P/0619/TPO

    Fell group of infected Ash trees, remove hung up failed branch in Oak trees and Ash tree

    Kinnock Court Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  24. Decided22/P/0622/MOD106

    Deed of Variation to Amend 2nd Schedule and 3rd Schedule of the, Section 106 agreement to suit The changes in tenure - now providing 8 social rented properties and 11 intermediate rent. LAP to be maintained and managed by the Owner (Pobl) rather than adopted

    Land At Foundry Cottages, Station Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5LX

    Received 17 Aug 2022

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