Aberdare/Aberdar, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdare/Aberdar, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Aberdare/Aberdar 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.
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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 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberdare/Aberdar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberdare/Aberdar.
- 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 Aberdare/Aberdar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
252 planning applications found near Aberdare/Aberdar.
- - Shop 11A Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Change of use of underused first floor room ancillary to existing ground floor shop (A1) to residential use (C3) to create 1 no. self contained studio flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Coral Racing Ltd Betting Shop 6 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Bin Storage) of Planning Permission Ref. 21/1184/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Coral Racing Ltd Betting Shop 6 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 21/1184/FUL to amend shop front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - K S Fashions 12 Market Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DY
Discharge of conditions 4,5 & 6 of 25/1037/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - K S Fashions 12 Market Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DY
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Extract System Details) & 5 (Grease Trap Details) of 25/0952/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land At Summerfield House, Plasdraw Place, Abernant, Aberdare CF44 0NS
Discharge of condition 11 (Grassland/Reptile Mitigation Plan) of application 24/0351/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Constitutional Buildings High Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Conversion of a former private members club to an apart-hotel (C1 use) and restaurant/pub (A3 use) with revised fenestration to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 21 The Grove Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7NA
Remove existing garage, proposed single-storey side extension and window changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 58 Cardiff Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DG
Change of use classification of the ground floor unit to A3 Food and Drink.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land At Summerfield House Plasdraw Place Aber-nant Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) of application 24/0351/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-03
View full details - - Durbins Estate Agents 27 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB
Renovation of an existing commercial property into 3 apartments with associated new rear dormer, and a ground-floor micro store (Proposed A1/A2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-12-26
View full details - - BT Telephone Exchange High Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7AA
Installation of two aluminium louvres to the northeast and southwest elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 12 Market Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DY
Listed building consent for the a proposed change of use from A1 (Retail) to A3 (Hot Food Takeaway) with installation of rear extract vent and new signage to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - K S Fashions 12 Market Street Aberdare CF44 7DY
Proposed change of use from A1 (Retail) to A3 (Hot Food Takeaway) with installation of rear extract vent and new signage to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 33 Commercial Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RW
New shop front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Coral Racing Ltd Betting Shop 6 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (Bin Storage) of planning permission 21/1184/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 36 Canon Street Aberdare CF44 7AP
Replacement shop front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - 39 - 40 Commercial Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RW
Proposed restoration of front facade and roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 39 - 40 Commercial Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RW
Proposed restoration of front facade and roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Former Full Moon Hotel Cardiff Road Aberaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7HH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Proposed Materials), 8 (Drainage) and 10 (Flood Risk) of planning permission 22/1279/10.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-07-13
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A brief summary of Aberdare/Aberdar in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Aberdare/Aberdar is a Town located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Property prices in Aberdare/Aberdar 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 Aberdare/Aberdar a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberdare/Aberdar 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 Aberdare/Aberdar
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Aberdare/Aberdar. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aberdare/Aberdar may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Aberdare/Aberdar were full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (25), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 27 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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