What percentage of planning applications does Monmouthshire approve?

Monmouthshire approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 818 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Monmouthshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 818 planning decisions published by Monmouthshire.

What is the refusal rate for Monmouthshire planning applications?

Monmouthshire refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Monmouthshire?

The typical planning application in Monmouthshire takes 9.1 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,111 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Monmouthshire compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Monmouthshire

3 days ago

Alteration to proposed two storey extension.

DM/2026/01066 · Mitchel Troy And Trellech

Approved

3 days ago

This unlisted cottage needs reroofing as it currently leaks and the current conc

DM/2026/00701 · St Arvans

Approved

3 days ago

Ancillary outbuilding incorporating workshop and storage areas.

DM/2026/00387 · Mitchel Troy And Trellech

Approved

4 days ago

An amendment to the existing outer castle wall (also the boundary wall) is propo

DM/2026/01095 · Grofield

Approved

4 days ago

Proposed ground floor extension

DM/2026/00835 · Llantilio Crossenny

Approved

4 days ago

CAC - Redevelopment of existing B1/B2 Commercial Premises to include demolition

DM/2025/00690 · Grofield

Approved

5 days ago

Internal alterations and alterations to fenestration.

DM/2026/00942 · Gobion Fawr

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension to an existing dwellinghouse.

DM/2026/00863 · Caerwent

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 818 planning decisions made by Monmouthshire, from May 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Monmouthshire planning approval rates page.

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