How long do planning decisions take near Bedwas?

The average planning decision time near Bedwas is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bedwas?

The planning approval rate near Bedwas is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bedwas?

The most common type of planning application near Bedwas is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bedwas?

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Bedwas, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bedwas, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · Town

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About Bedwas

Bedwas is a town located two miles northeast of Caerphilly in South Wales, within the Caerphilly county borough and the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. This area presents potential opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to larger urban centres and its rich historical context.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £263,144 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
LSOA: Caerphilly 022C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bedwas.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bedwas.

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 Bedwas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bedwas.

- White Gates Mountain Road Bedwas Caerphilly CF83 8ES
Erect outbuilding as an office and shed for storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Bedwas in Caerphilly

Property prices in Bedwas show an average sale price of £263,144, 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 Bedwas a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bedwas

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Bedwas. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Bedwas.

The average decision period of 71 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 Bedwas were full planning applications (7), amendments (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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