What percentage of planning applications does Monmouthshire approve?

Monmouthshire approves approximately 97% of planning applications, based on 2,428 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Monmouthshire decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,428 planning decisions published by Monmouthshire.

What is the refusal rate for Monmouthshire planning applications?

Monmouthshire refuses approximately 3% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Monmouthshire?

The average planning application in Monmouthshire takes 15.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 1,048 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. 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

yesterday

To convert existing garage into additional living space to main house and connec

DM/2026/00889 · Llanbadoc And Usk

Approved

yesterday

A large dead oak tree on the border between our house and a neighbours (they are

DM/2026/00861 · Shirenewton

Approved

yesterday

Demolish existing cottage and rebuild a new house on approx the same footprint.

DM/2025/01316 · Magor East With Undy

Approved

4 days ago

A shed we are applying for prior approval to build on our farm. It will be 30m i

DM/2026/00771 · Llantilio Crossenny

Approved

4 days ago

Two storey and single storey extension, external insulation and internal alterat

DM/2025/01495 · Cantref

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed change of use from vacant dwelling/former nursery to children's nursery

DM/2026/00164 · Magor West

Approved

6 days ago

Fell 1 Lleylandii in front garden, due to structural weakness.

DM/2026/00953 · Llangybi Fawr

Approved

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This page analyses 2,428 planning decisions made by Monmouthshire from January 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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