Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Aberaman are administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. View the full Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aberaman
Aberaman is a village located near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, with a historical reliance on the coal industry that spurred significant population growth in the late 19th century. Although the coal industry has largely diminished, many residents now commute to Cardiff and the M4 corridor for work, while others find employment in the nearby towns of Aberdare and Pontypridd. This shift in economic activity may influence local planning applications, reflecting the evolving needs of the community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £178,179 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberaman.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberaman.
- 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 Aberaman based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Aberaman.
- - Plough Inn Public House 1 Lewis Street Aberaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6PY
Discharge of Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning permission 23/0368/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 25 Hillcrest Avenue Aberaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6YH
Proposed dormer loft conversion for a bedroom and bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 1 The Plough Lewis Street Aberaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6PY
Proposed single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 30 Tir Founder Fields Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0DT
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - 23/0433/FUL - Asda Stores Ltd Ffordd Tirwaun CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0AH
Coffee drive thru unit (Mixed A1/A3 Use) and associated works (Amended Description and Updated Use Class information rec. 09/06/23)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - Old Bakehouse Between Henry Street And Curre Street Aberaman Aberdare
Raise height of building by 0.5m, change roofing material from tiles to slate and change front door to a steel security door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - 23/0258/FUL - Old Bakehouse Between Henry Street And Curre Street Aberaman Aberdare
Raise height of building by 0.5m, change roofing material from tiles to slate and change front door to a steel security door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - - Old Bakehouse Between Henry Street And Curre Street Aberaman Aberdare
Raise height of building by 1.5m, change roofing material from tiles to slate and change front door to a steel security door.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - 22/1107/FUL - Old Bakehouse Between Henry Street And Curre Street Aberaman Aberdare
Raise height of building by 1.5m, change roofing material from tiles to slate and change front door to a steel security door.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - 98 Cardiff Road Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6TR
Proposed extension to rear at first floor over existing lean to extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2020-05-15
View full details - 20/0443/FUL - 98 Cardiff Road Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6TR
Proposed extension to rear at first floor over existing lean to extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2020-05-15
View full details - - 29 CURRE STREET, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6UF
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2007-06-04
View full details - - 29 Curre Street Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6UF
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2007-06-04
View full details - - YNYSLWYD LODGE, YNYS-LWYD ROAD, ABERAMAN, CF44 6TT
Proposed rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2007-01-10
View full details - - Ynyslwyd Lodge Ynys-Lwyd Road Aberaman CF44 6TT
Proposed rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2007-01-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Ynysllwyd Lodge Ynysllwyd Road Aberdare
Outline application for residential development
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2006-12-19
View full details - - Ynysllwyd Lodge Ynys-Lwyd Road Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6TT
Proposed rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2006-09-07
View full details - - YNYSLLWYD LODGE, YNYS-LWYD ROAD, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6TT
Proposed rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2006-09-07
View full details - - 1 Holford Street Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6UG
Proposed double storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2006-03-31
View full details - - 1 HOLFORD STREET, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6UG
Proposed double storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2006-03-31
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A brief summary of Aberaman in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Aberaman is a village located near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, with a historical reliance on the coal industry that spurred significant population growth in the late 19th century. Although the coal industry has largely diminished, many residents now commute to Cardiff and the M4 corridor for work, while others find employment in the nearby towns of Aberdare and Pontypridd. This shift in economic activity may influence local planning applications, reflecting the evolving needs of the community.
Property prices in Aberaman show an average sale price of £178,179, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aberaman a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberaman planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aberaman
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Aberaman. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aberaman.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Aberaman were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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