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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
15,725Searchable applications
195Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 13,837 approved or refused records
1,485Refused applications

12,352 approved · 1,485 refused · 685 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Jan 2002 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Decided25/P/0174/FUL

    To install a specialist porous ground support matting to temporarily expand the current parking provision by 25 spaces (retrospective)

    Ty Gwent Lake View Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3HR

    Received 10 Mar 2025
  2. Decided25/P/0177/FUL

    Change of use, to use the premises for a nail beauty salon.

    6 The Arcade Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PQ

    Received 12 Mar 2025
  3. Decided25/P/0178/ADV

    Fascia and projecting signs consent for nail salon business.

    6 The Arcade Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1PQ

    Received 12 Mar 2025
  4. Decided25/P/0180/HH

    Proposed replacement of existing single storey rear extension forming a kitchen and bathroom

    14 Buller Street Pontnewynydd Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6QP

    Received 12 Mar 2025
  5. Decided25/P/0184/HH

    Proposed erection of retaining wall to side of driveway

    18 Gifford Close Two Locks Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 7NX

    Received 14 Mar 2025
  6. Decided25/P/0185/HH

    Loft conversion with dormer

    Sunnyview Lewis Street Abersychan Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7AR

    Received 15 Mar 2025
  7. Decided25/P/0186/TPO

    T6 - North of number 53 Oak - Crown tip reduce 0.5m from property ASLB using NTP

    Llandegfedd Way New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 0RG

    Received 17 Mar 2025
  8. Returned Incomplete25/P/0187/TPO

    Works to Norway maple only (T3). Remove deadwood overhanging public footway/on site footpath.

    Ty George Lansbury Pettingale Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2PG

    Received 17 Mar 2025
  9. Decided25/P/0188/CND

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Biodiversity) of planning Application 25/P/0074/HH - Proposed single storey side extension with disabled access. Proposed new entrance porch. Proposed raised rear patio area for level access and internal alterations for disabled facilities.

    Duffryn Hedd School Road Pentwyn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 7TJ

    Received 18 Mar 2025
  10. Decided25/P/0192/CND

    Discharge of condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan by Cardo Group) relating to planning permission 23/P/0582/FUL demolition of existing Greenway Social Club, and proposed development of 12 affordable dwellings, sustainable drainage, car parking, landscaping and associated works

    The Greenway Club Greenway Drive Griffithstown Pontypool Torfaen NP4 5AZ

    Received 18 Mar 2025
  11. Decided25/P/0195/CND

    Discharge of conditions 7 (Car park plan) & 8 (Management plan) relating to planning permission 23/P/0666/FUL proposed extension and alterations to existing farmhouse building to provide new café space and roof lights. New roof canopy extension to existing tithe hay barn, new build barn to house play facilities, new landscaped approach from existing car park to visitor hub buildings to provide level access to visitor entrances. Minor adjustment to portacabins and site storage to create additional disabled parking

    Greenmeadow Community Farm St Dials Road Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 5AJ

    Received 19 Mar 2025
  12. Decided25/P/0197/CND

    Discharge conditions 8 (surface materials) and 18 (materials) of application 23/P/0679/FUL for demolition of residential home to provide 15 affordable housing units and associated works

    Former Ty Gwyn Residential Home Ty Gwyn Way Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen

    Received 20 Mar 2025
  13. Decided25/P/0198/CND

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface Water) of planning application 24/P/0667/FUL - Proposed replacement dwelling

    Woodside Bungalow Turnpike Road Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2AG

    Received 20 Mar 2025
  14. Decided25/P/0199/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to application 23/P/0679/FUL to alter balconies

    Former Ty Gwyn Residential Home Ty Gwyn Way Fairwater Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 4TX

    Received 20 Mar 2025
  15. Decided25/P/0200/HH

    Proposed dormer windows to roof to improve existing roof conversion and new pitched roof to conservatory

    Windrush Bryn Gomer Croesyceiliog Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 2PT

    Received 19 Mar 2025
  16. Decided25/P/0203/HH

    Erection of 1.5m high fencing

    2 Coed Camlas New Inn Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8RR

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  17. Decided25/P/0206/CND

    Discharge of condition 3 (stone sample) and condition 4 (timber panelling sample) of listed building consent 23/P/0229/LBC - Removal of external ATM, with internal & external apertures in-filled. Removal of external signage. Installation of stone plinth in place of ATM. Removal of internal branch furniture/equipment

    1 Commercial Street Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6XU

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  18. Decided25/P/0209/HH

    Create terrace area from first floor dining room over existing outbuilding with privacy screen and guarding

    Wood View Stoney Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen NP4 8PY

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  19. Decided25/P/0211/TPO

    Carry out reduction work to; T1, oak tree. Propose to reduce the 1 large phototrophic limb by 2 Meters to suitable growth points

    15 The Manor Llantarnam Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3AQ

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  20. Decided25/P/0213/FUL

    Conversion of existing recreational building into dwelling bungalow.

    Ty-Trappa Farm Ty Trappa Farm Access Henllys Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 6HU

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  21. Decided25/P/0215/CND

    Discharge condition 4 (Working Method Statement) of 20/P/0462/FUL for the conversion of disused chapel into two dwellings with associated external works

    Victoria Methodist Chapel Viaduct Road Garndiffaith Pontypool Torfaen

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  22. Decided25/P/0216/HH

    Two storey rear extension

    51 Brynwern Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6HJ

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  23. Decided25/P/0217/HH

    Replacement of storm porch to front

    54 Brynwern Pontypool Torfaen NP4 6HJ

    Received 26 Mar 2025
  24. Withdrawn25/P/0218/FUL

    Proposed conversion of vacant takeaway unit (use class A3) with upper floor apartment to three apartments and associated works

    4 - 6 Chapel Street Pontnewydd Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 1DW

    Received 27 Mar 2025

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Torfaen County Borough 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.

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