Aberbargoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberbargoed, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Aberbargoed
Aberbargoed, located in the County Borough of Caerphilly, Wales, is a town with a rich industrial heritage, previously home to the largest colliery waste tip in Europe. This site has since been transformed into a country park, providing green space for the community. Situated within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, Aberbargoed presents opportunities for planning applications aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £162,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Caerphilly 001D
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberbargoed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberbargoed.
- 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 Aberbargoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Aberbargoed.
- - 71 Pantyfid Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DT
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land Off Tir Y Wen Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed
Discharge condition 03 (Contamination not previously identified) of planning consent 25/0717/FULL (Erect 40 residential dwellings with parking, play provision, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 20 Sannan Street Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9BJ
Obtain Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land Off Tir Y Wen Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed
Discharge condition 06 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan) of planning consent 25/0717/FULL (Erect 40 residential dwellings with parking, play provision, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and as
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 71 Lewis Street Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DZ
Erect single storey rear extension and two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 10 Chapel Street Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9BZ
Change the use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 4 Bed HMO (Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 71 Lewis Street Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DZ
Erect two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land South Of Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9EE
Erect 40 residential dwellings with parking, play provision, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 46 Pantyfid Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DU
Erect two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 11 Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9AE
Change of use from B&B to residential property
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Holly House Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DN
Erect rear garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 315412 200360 Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed
Erect detached dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Holly House Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DN
Erect rear garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Rubys Desserts 18 Commercial Street Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9BW
Change the use of ground floor commercial shop to residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - 29 Highfield Crescent Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9DW
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 20/0762/FULL (Erect two storey extension to side and rear) material change to roof design rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 315412 200360 Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed
Erect single dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place Bargoed CF81 8RP
Erect pre-fabricated extension to increase primary school kitchen facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - 4 Bristol Terrace Bargoed CF81 8YA
Change of use from office (Use Class B2) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2015-12-10
View full details - - Petrol Station Station Road Bargoed CF81 9AL
Change the use from existing fuel station to a hand car wash business
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2015-09-28
View full details - - 18 Bristol Terrace Bargoed CF81 8RF
Retain pigeon loft in rear garden
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2014-03-24
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A brief summary of Aberbargoed in Caerphilly
Aberbargoed, located in the County Borough of Caerphilly, Wales, is a town with a rich industrial heritage, previously home to the largest colliery waste tip in Europe. This site has since been transformed into a country park, providing green space for the community. Situated within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, Aberbargoed presents opportunities for planning applications aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and amenities.
Property prices in Aberbargoed show an average sale price of £162,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Aberbargoed is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberbargoed 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 Aberbargoed
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Aberbargoed. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 near Aberbargoed.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Aberbargoed slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Aberbargoed were full planning applications (15), amendments (8), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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