How many planning applications has Caerphilly County Borough Council received?

Caerphilly County Borough Council received 638 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.

How long does Caerphilly County Borough Council take to decide planning 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 79% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Caerphilly County Borough Council?

To object to a Caerphilly County Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Caerphilly County Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Caerphilly County Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Caerphilly County Borough Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Jamie Pritchard (Labour), since 11 November 2025

Chair: Dawn Ingram-Jones (Labour), since 8 May 2025

Chief Executive: Ed Edmunds, since 30 January 2025

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (43), Plaid Cymru (19), Green (1), Independent (6)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Caerphilly County Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Caerphilly County Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £240,432 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Caerphilly County Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Caerphilly County Borough Council

121 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Caerphilly County Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area is £240,432, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were no crimes reported in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area during the most recent reporting period.

The council area encompasses 121 towns and villages, including Abercarn, Bargod or Bargoed, Bargoed or Bargod, Bedwas, Blackwood/Coed Duon and Caerphilly/Caerffil. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Caerphilly County Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Caerphilly County Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area. Unlike the official Caerphilly County Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 638 planning applications Caerphilly County Borough Council received. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Caerphilly County Borough Council.

At 63 days on average, decisions in Caerphilly County Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Caerphilly County Borough Council were full planning applications (236), discharge of conditions (118), amendments (104). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 24 large-scale (major) developments, 117 medium-scale applications, 497 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 304 applications
Refused: 80 applications
Awaiting decision: 254 applications

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