Planning decisions taken by Torfaen County Borough Council:

Tree work

Plans to fell a tree and reduce the height of another by 4m at The Mount Christian Centre, Hanbury Road, Pontypool, have been decided with the council not making them subject to a tree preservation order.

Extension approval

A two storey extension at Springvale, Danygraig, Croesyceiliog, to replace a flat roof extension has been approved with conditions.

Monopole plans

A proposed 20 metre monopole with six antennas, one dish, and four cabinets at Heritage Court Road, Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate, Blaenavon, has been approved.

Felling a tree

Plans to fell an oak tree to ground level and treat the stump with eco-plus on land near 37 North Road, Croescyceiliog, has been approved with conditions.

Plans withdrawn

Plans to build a single storey extension with a gable roof at the back of 28 Sycamore Road, Griffithstown, have been withdrawn.


Community garden yes

Plans to change the use of a redundant play area at Potters Dean, East Road, Oakfield, Cwmbran, into a community garden and allotment have been granted with conditions.

Extension granted

A planned first floor extension to the side of 23 Sycamore Road Griffithstown along with new bi-fold doors and a terrace to rear has been approved with conditions.