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House prices in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council: average £164,192, +4.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council received?
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council received 964 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council take to decide applications?
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council takes an average of 69 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning portal.

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

About Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Rhondda Cynon Taf 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.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council oversees the governance of one of Wales' principal areas, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Located at the Llys Cadwyn development in Pontypridd, the council is the key authority for managing planning applications and local development initiatives within the region. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Andrew Morgan (Labour), who has held the position since 28 May 2014. Paul Mee serves as Chief Executive since 1 December 2022. The council comprises 75 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 124 towns and villages, including Abercynon, Aberdare/Aberdar, Ferndale, Mountain Ash/Aberpennar, Pontypridd and Porth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council received 964 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (430), discharge of conditions (200), outline applications (64). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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