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House prices in Caerphilly County Borough Council: average £197,542, +4.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Caerphilly County Borough Council received?
Caerphilly County Borough Council received 1,211 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does Caerphilly County Borough Council take to decide applications?
Caerphilly County Borough Council takes an average of 63 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Caerphilly County Borough Council?
Caerphilly County Borough Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Caerphilly County Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Caerphilly County Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Caerphilly County Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Caerphilly County Borough Council oversees the governance of Caerphilly County Borough, a key area in Wales. The council's most recent elections were held on 5 May 2022, shaping local leadership and influencing planning applications within the region. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Jamie Pritchard (Labour), who has held the position since 11 November 2025. Ed Edmunds serves as Chief Executive since 30 January 2025.

The council area encompasses 122 towns and villages, including Abercarn, Bargod or Bargoed, Bargoed or Bargod, Bedwas, Blackwood/Coed Duon and Caerphilly/Caerffil. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Caerphilly County Borough Council received 1,211 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (377), discharge of conditions (202), amendments (165). 37 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Caerphilly County Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.