Argoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Argoed, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Argoed are administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. View the full Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £227,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
25 planning applications found near Argoed.
- - 5 George Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0AW
Erect side extension and carry out internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 317660 200000 George Street Argoed
Erect 4 bedroom detached dwelling with off street parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2022-11-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 George Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0AW
Erect a single two-storey detached dwelling with associated car parking and seek approval of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2021-11-18
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 317743 200045 High Street Argoed
Vary condition 01 of planning consent 16/0936/NCC (Vary condition 3 of planning consent 11/0673/NCC to renew unexpired outline application) to extend the time limit for the development to commence by
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2021-11-16
View full details - - 29C High Street Argoed
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the property as 3 flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2019-06-08
View full details - - Chapel House High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Change the use of land to residential curtilage, erect fencing, relocate existing south dry stone boundary wall, create two car parking spaces and erect wooden summer house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2018-01-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Bristol House High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Vary condition 3 of planning consent 11/0673/NCC to renew unexpired outline application
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2016-11-01
View full details - - BT Payphone High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Remove public payphone
Status: Undecided | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2016-09-04
View full details - - Gould & Sons Argoed Garage High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Vary Condition 01 of planning permission 07/1568/FULL (Construct a pair of semi-detached 3-bedroom houses and two detached 3-bedroom houses) to extend time limit within which development can commence
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2013-01-19
View full details - - Land Adj To Bristol House High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Renew unexpired outline application 06/0397/OUT
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2011-09-01
View full details - - 29B High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Change the use from post office to residential room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2008-05-20
View full details - - Land At Argoed Garage High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Construct a pair of semi-detached 3-bedroom houses and two detached 3-bedroom houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2007-12-19
View full details - - Land Adj High Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0HQ
Erect two semi-detached houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2007-05-02
View full details - - Land Adj To Bristol House High Street Argoed Blackwood
Erect one residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2006-09-07
View full details - - Land Rear Of George Street Argoed Blackwood NP12 0AW
Erect residential development
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2005-10-31
View full details - - Land At Argoed Garage High Street Argoed Blackwood
Erect five dwelling houses
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2005-06-01
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 29A High Street Argoed Blackwood Gwent
Change the use of two flats to single dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2004-11-03
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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 £227,105, 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 Argoed a particularly low-crime area.
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 109 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.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Argoed take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Argoed were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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