Blaenau Gwent Council approves 95.4% of planning applications, based on 238 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Blaenau Gwent sits 10.4 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 167 decided applications, Blaenau Gwent Council approved 95.8% of planning applications in 2025. Across 238 decisions on record (April 2025 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Blaenau Gwent is 95.4%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Blaenau Gwent council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Blaenau Gwent.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 304 | 16 | 320 | 95.0% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 37 | 1 | 38 | 97.4% |
| Sirhowy | 31 | 4 | 35 | 88.6% |
| Ebbw Vale South | 30 | 3 | 33 | 90.9% |
| Abertillery & Sixbells | 29 | 3 | 32 | 90.6% |
| Tredegar | 25 | 2 | 27 | 92.6% |
| Brynmawr | 23 | 0 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Ebbw Vale North | 20 | 0 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Blaina | 16 | 0 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Nantyglo | 14 | 0 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Cwm | 13 | 0 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Llanhilleth | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
| Rassau and Garnlydan | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
| Georgetown | 9 | 1 | 10 | 90.0% |
| Cwmtillery | 10 | 0 | 10 | 100.0% |
How Blaenau Gwent’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 1.7pp since 2025.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Blaenau Gwent council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| P/2025/0348 Sirhowy | Demolition of existing storage shed, relocation of existing container and placem | Approved |
| P/2026/0152 Ebbw Vale South | CHANGE OF USE FROM A DWELLINGHOUSE (C3 USE) TO A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE IN MULTIPLE | Approved |
| P/2026/0080 Abertillery & Sixbells | Proposed construction of an elevated double driveway to the front of the propert | Approved |
| P/2026/0074 Ebbw Vale South | Residential development and associated works | Approved |
| P/2026/0067 Llanhilleth | Proposed demolition of garage and construction of 1.5 storey side extension. Rai | Approved |
| P/2026/0145 Ebbw Vale South | CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS C3) TO SMALL HMO (CLASS C4) AND EXTERNAL | Approved |
| P/2025/0227 Blaina | CHANGE OF USE TO GROUND FLOOR PUBLIC HOUSE TO RETAIL USE , EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS | Approved |
| P/2026/0153 Llanhilleth | Proposed replacement fence, construction of home office and raised decking. Chan | Approved |
| P/2026/0155 Tredegar | Proposed change of use from employment office and training centre to a vocationa | Approved |
| P/2026/0174 Beaufort | Application for Non material amendment of planning permission P/2025/0247 (Rear | Approved |
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Based on 238 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Blaenau Gwent is 95.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 238 planning decisions from Blaenau Gwent council. 227 were approved and 11 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, April 2025 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Blaenau Gwent is 95.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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