Search Cefn Fforest planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cefn Fforest · updated daily · Caerphilly County Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Blackwood Miners Institute High Street Blackwood NP12 1BBAwaiting decisionReplace 2 No display boards with digital screensReceived 14 Oct 202626/0414/LBCC
- The Gron 1 Berllangron Cottages Cwmgelli BlackwoodAwaiting decisionVary condition 5 (Use of Building) of planning consent 08/0991/RET (Retain change of use of land from agricultural land to residential curtilage and also retain outbuilding as annex) to delete condition 5 in its entirety to allow independent residential use or vary to "The building known as The Gron shall be used for purposes within Use Classes C3 (dwellinghouse) and C6 (short-term let) as defined by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)."Received 17 Sep 202626/0624/NCC
- 1 Commercial Street Pengam Blackwood NP12 3STAwaiting decisionRetain and complete the construction of a detached garageReceived 10 Sep 202626/0610/RET
- 3A Bryn Road Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 3NAAwaiting decisionErect two storey side extensionReceived 8 Sep 202626/0603/HH
- 27 Addison Street Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 1ENAwaiting decisionObtain a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as single storey extension and detached garageReceived 31 Jul 202626/0132/CLEU
Planning in Cefn Fforest
- Approved
- 86%
- 50 of 58 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cefn Fforest in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Cefn Fforest
Postcode districts
NP12 119 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cefn Fforest area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cefn Fforest a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Cefn Fforest. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (22), amendments (13), discharge of conditions (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.