What type of planning application is most likely to be approved in Blaenau Gwent?

Other extension at 100.0% based on 34 decisions.

What is hardest to get planning permission for in Blaenau Gwent?

Side extension at 90.0% based on 20 decisions.

How do approval rates vary by project type in Blaenau Gwent?

From 100.0% (Other extension) to 90.0% (Side extension).

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Approval rates in Blaenau Gwent differ by project type. The gap between the highest and lowest is 10.0 percentage points.

253 real decisions·5 project types·Updated October 2026

100.0%

Highest: Other extension

90.0%

Lowest: Side extension

10.0%

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#	Type	Decisions	Approved	Refused	Rate
1	Other extension	34	34	0	100.0%
2	Garage and parking	63	61	2	96.8%
3	Change of use (residential)	58	54	4	93.1%
4	Rear extension	27	25	2	92.6%
5	Side extension	20	18	2	90.0%

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Other extension applications have a 100.0% approval rate; side extension applications, 90.0%.
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Rates run from 90.0% to 100.0%. The table above shows each project type.

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Methodology: Classifies 253 decisions in Blaenau Gwent into residential project types using keyword matching against proposal descriptions (matching generate_site_data.py subtype rules). A single application may appear in multiple categories. Data from Blaenau Gwent Council's public planning portal, April 2025 to October 2026. Full methodology →

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