Pontnewydd planning approval rate
Pontnewydd ward in Torfaen has a 91.3% approval rate based on 183 planning decisions. Torfaen overall: 92.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.3%
ward approval rate
183
Decisions
167
Approved
16
Refused
92.5%
Torfaen average
Pontnewydd is broadly in line with the Torfaen average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Pontnewydd compares
Pontnewydd ward
91.3%
Torfaen overall
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Pontnewydd
Erection of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Erection of a single-storey front porch, replacement of a single-storey side ext · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Proposed change of use to first floor unit from commercial A1 to C3 1 bedroom dw · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Retrospective full planning application for the retention of a loft conversion i · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Proposed conversion of commercial units to 3no. dwellings (use class C3) compris · Fri 15 May 2026
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