Argoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Argoed, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Argoed
Argoed is a village and community located in the Sirhowy Valley of Caerphilly County Borough, South Wales, nestled between Blackwood and Tredegar. As of the 2011 census, the population of Argoed, which includes the villages of Markham and Hollybush, was 2,769. This area presents various planning opportunities due to its growing community and strategic location.
Population: 2,708 (2021) · Area: 1567.5 km²
District: Caerphilly County Borough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £237,338 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 011C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Argoed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Argoed.
- 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 Argoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Argoed.
- - 17 Woodville Terrace Argoed Blackwood NP12 0AP
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 23/0710/RET (Retain and complete the construction of two dwellings with accompanying outbuildings, new garage and the associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Rowan Tree Cottage Countryman Court Heol Tynewydd Bedwellty Blackwood NP12 0BJ
Discharge conditions 03 (Landscaping), 04 (Landscaping Plan), 05 (External Lighting Plan) and 06 (Biodiversity Specification) of Planning consent 22/1054/RET (Retain and complete the erection of a new
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 317645 200219 New Road Argoed
Retain and complete the construction of two dwellings with accompanying outbuildings, new garage and the associated works to the site area including a new road through the site and parking and turning
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Argoed in Caerphilly
Argoed is a village and community located in the Sirhowy Valley of Caerphilly County Borough, South Wales, nestled between Blackwood and Tredegar. As of the 2011 census, the population of Argoed, which includes the villages of Markham and Hollybush, was 2,769. This area presents various planning opportunities due to its growing community and strategic location. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,708 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Caerphilly County Borough district.
Argoed covers an area of approximately 1567.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Argoed show an average sale price of £237,338, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Argoed is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Argoed 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 Argoed
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Argoed. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Argoed may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Argoed were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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