Cefn Fforest, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cefn Fforest, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Cefn Fforest
Cefn Fforest is a community and electoral ward located in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, situated on the western edge of Blackwood. Notably, it is the smallest community in Wales by area and is characterized by its urban environment, making it a key area for potential planning applications in a densely populated setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
- LSOA: Caerphilly 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cefn Fforest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cefn Fforest.
- 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 Cefn Fforest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Cefn Fforest.
- - 3A Bryn Road Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3NA
Erect two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 9 Pencoed Avenue Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3LD
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of a single storey flat roof extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 3 Cefn Fforest Avenue Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3NW
Erect two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 10 Davies Street Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3NB
Erect two storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - The Firs Bryngoleu Street Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3ND
Change the use from a dwelling to a Children's Residential Home with demolition of an existing extension of sub-standard construction and replace extension with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Cefn Fforest in Caerphilly
Cefn Fforest is a community and electoral ward located in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, situated on the western edge of Blackwood. Notably, it is the smallest community in Wales by area and is characterized by its urban environment, making it a key area for potential planning applications in a densely populated setting.
Property prices in Cefn Fforest show an average sale price of £229,159, 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 Cefn Fforest a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cefn Fforest 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 Cefn Fforest
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cefn Fforest. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Cefn Fforest.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cefn Fforest were full planning applications (6), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.