How long do planning decisions take near Bedwellty?

The average planning decision time near Bedwellty is 79 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 Bedwellty?

The planning approval rate near Bedwellty is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bedwellty?

The most common type of planning application near Bedwellty is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bedwellty?

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Bedwellty, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bedwellty, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · settlement

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About Bedwellty

Bedwellty is a quaint village situated in Caerphilly County Borough, South Wales, perched on a ridge between the Rhymney and Sirhowy valleys. Known for its historic St Sannan's parish church, which dates back to 1624, Bedwellty reflects its roots as an ancient parish previously part of Monmouthshire. The village has seen growth and administrative changes, particularly with the rise of nearby iron industry towns like Rhymney and Tredegar, leading to the establishment of a local government district in 1891. This historical context is essential for understanding current planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
LSOA: Caerphilly 007D

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bedwellty.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bedwellty based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bedwellty.

- Land South Of Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9EE
Discharge condition 3 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan) of planning consent 25/0715/FULL (Construct a temporary haul road for a period of 36 months, to the north-east corner of the proposed resid
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Ty Oen Countryman Court Heol Tynewydd Bedwellty Blackwood NP12 0BJ
Retain the change of use of part of the hotel (C1) to a dwelling (C3), including the retention of front, side and rear roof dormers, front porch, solar panels, parking area and fenestration alteration
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Land South Of Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9EE
Construct a temporary haul road for a period of 36 months, to the north-east corner of the proposed residential development, along the rear of properties off Y Ffordd Wen and linking onto Bedwellty Ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-20
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A brief summary of Bedwellty in Caerphilly

Neighbourhood safety in Bedwellty is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Bedwellty

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bedwellty. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Bedwellty.

The average decision period of 79 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 Bedwellty were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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