Councils have been deciding individual planning applications and progressing local development plan work, including annual monitoring reports due with Welsh Government by 31 October 2026.[1][3]
Written in November 2026 from council records since 20 September 2026, open consultations and official sources. Written automatically, then checked: every point names its sources and every figure appears in them. Follow the links to check anything before relying on it.
Councils decide planning applications for new buildings, extensions and changes of use, and write the local development plan that says where new homes and jobs can go. National parks decide applications inside their boundaries.
Planning officers decide most applications. Larger or disputed ones go to the planning committee of councillors, which meets in public.
Anyone can comment on an application while it's open, usually for 21 days. Stick to planning matters such as traffic, design, noise and overlooking.
| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 99 | 89 |
| Caerphilly | 95 | 0 |
| Gwynedd | 65 | 51 |
| Wrexham | 59 | 43 |
| Pembrokeshire | 58 | 51 |
| Denbighshire | 38 | 32 |
| Carmarthenshire | 25 | 21 |
| Bridgend | 24 | 0 |
| Powys | 21 | 11 |
| Ceredigion | 20 | 11 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 20 | 18 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 19 | 17 |
| Cardiff | 18 | 17 |
| Newport | 18 | 12 |
| Conwy | 18 | 18 |
| Swansea | 16 | 16 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 15 | 11 |
| Torfaen | 14 | 13 |
| Monmouthshire | 13 | 10 |
| Flintshire | 10 | 6 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 5 | 5 |
Decided: The Committee noted the local impact report sent to the Welsh Ministers on 9 July 2026. The Chair said the report was for noting only and that the Committee was not expressing an opinion.
Decided: Planning permission was granted, in line with the officer recommendation.
Decided: The Council unanimously agreed to approve the draft Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) for six weeks of public consultation. It noted that officers will report back with the consultation responses and a revised final agreement, and delegated minor final corrections to the Torfaen Team Leader, Planning Policy & Implementation.
Decided: The Council unanimously agreed, subject to Blaenau Gwent Council confirming its decision to enter the agreement, to prepare a joint Local Development Plan. It also authorised the Monitoring Officer to change the Constitution and officers to conclude the necessary agreements.
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 106 [8] Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS] Regulations 2013 the Board goes into the confidential agenda with the public and press being excluded as some of the information may relate to financial or business affairs of a particular person or organisation.
Decided: The committee refused the application, against officer advice. The reasons were obesity levels and the health and wellbeing of future generations, including comments from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The vote on a proposal to grant it, moved by Councillor Jon Harland, was 4 for and 11 against.
Decided: The committee granted the application and its conditions, in line with the officer recommendation. The vote was 12 for and 5 against, with no abstentions.
Decided: The meeting approved the report's recommendations. Cllr D Jones presented the report and no questions were raised.
Decided: The Council unanimously accepted the report and, subject to Torfaen Council confirming its decision to enter the collaboration agreement, approved the terms of reference of the Joint Planning Policy Panel. It also appointed seven Members to the Panel, authorised the Monitoring Officer to change the Constitution, and authorised the Joint Chief Planning Officer and Chief Legal Officer to agree all necessary agreements.
Decided: The Council unanimously accepted the report and approved the draft Delivery Agreement for six weeks of formal public consultation. It noted that officers will bring a further report with all consultation comments and a revised final agreement, before submission to the Welsh Government, estimated for December 2026. It delegated any final minor amendments to the Blaenau Gwent Interim Development Plans Team Manager.
Decided: The committee agreed to scrutinise the role of the planning system in deciding applications for HMOs across the county borough.
Decided: The Committee refused the application. The minute gives two reasons: the design does not respect the character of the area, and the balcony and layout would overlook nearby homes and harm residents' amenities.
Decided: The Committee approved the application with conditions. The conditions cover a five-year time limit, the approved plans, a dark green colour and biodiversity improvements. A note says that work to protected trees needs separate consent.
Decided: Members gave delegated powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to conditions. Delegated powers mean an officer, not the full Committee, makes the final decision. The conditions include removing the mast within five years and a plan to protect breeding birds.
Decided: The Committee refused the application, contrary to the recommendation. The minute gives four reasons: it does not fully meet the sustainability principles of Policy PS6, it harms the amenities of the area and nearby residents, it has a detrimental visual impact, and its biodiversity measures are insufficient under Policy PS19.
Decided: The Committee refused the application. The minute gives seven reasons, including disturbance to nearby residents, possible harm to bats in a protected site, and insufficient information on flooding, contamination and farmland. It also cites a design that appears intrusive in its setting.
Decided: Cabinet agreed the updates to the work programme for April to June 2026. It also endorsed the work programme for July to September 2026.