What percentage of planning applications does Torfaen approve?

Torfaen approves approximately 92% of planning applications, based on 3,360 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Torfaen decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 3,360 planning decisions published by Torfaen.

What is the refusal rate for Torfaen planning applications?

Torfaen refuses approximately 8% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Torfaen?

The typical planning application in Torfaen takes 8.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 399 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Torfaen compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Torfaen

yesterday

Scots Pine - Foliage tip reduction on SW side of crown by up to 1.5m back to sui

26/P/0389/TPO · Trevethin And Penygarn

Approved

yesterday

Replacement of the windows, roof covering, associated works, and other isolated

26/P/0364/LBC · Pontypool Fawr

Approved

yesterday

Proposed Conversion of garage to annex with associated external alterations incl

26/P/0345/HH · St Dials

Approved

2 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension.

26/P/0372/HH · Abersychan

Approved

5 days ago

Conversion of shop to mixed use shop, meeting place, coffee house and internet c

25/P/0754/FUL · Panteg

Approved

1 week ago

Construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling to provi

26/P/0392/CEA · Llanyrafon East And Ponthir

Approved

1 week ago

Storm porch to front of property

26/P/0380/HH · Greenmeadow

Approved

1 week ago

Proposed two storey side and rear house extension.

26/P/0349/HH · Abersychan

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 3,360 planning decisions made by Torfaen, from March 2006 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 Torfaen planning approval rates page.

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