Abertillery & Sixbells planning approval rate
Abertillery & Sixbells ward in Blaenau Gwent has a 90.3% approval rate based on 31 planning decisions. Blaenau Gwent overall: 95.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
90.3%
ward approval rate
31
Decisions
28
Approved
3
Refused
95.4%
Blaenau Gwent average
Abertillery & Sixbells is 5.1 percentage points below the Blaenau Gwent average, placing it among the stricter wards in Blaenau Gwent. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Abertillery & Sixbells compares
Abertillery & Sixbells ward
90.3%
Blaenau Gwent overall
95.4%
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Recent decisions in Abertillery & Sixbells
Removal of existing flat roof to garage and new first floor extension on top of · 2026-09-07
Rear dormer extension · 2026-08-17
Proposed two storey extension to existing dwelling · 2026-08-03
Application for a Lawful development certificate for a proposed use as a residen · 2026-08-03
Change of use of second floor flat (Use Class C3) to temporary accommodation pro · 2026-07-27
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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