Cefn Hengoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cefn Hengoed, Caerphilly.
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About Cefn Hengoed
Cefn Hengoed is a small village located in the heart of Caerphilly borough, nestled within the Rhymney Valley and historically part of Glamorganshire. Adjacent to the larger village of Hengoed, it is home to the well-established Derwendeg Primary School, which recently marked its 90th anniversary. As part of the Gelligaer Community, Cefn Hengoed offers a unique blend of local heritage and community engagement, making it an important area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £231,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cefn Hengoed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cefn Hengoed.
- 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 Hengoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Cefn Hengoed.
- - 7 Peregrine Close Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AZ
Convert loft with additional Side facing dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 41 Hengoed Crescent Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HG
Change the use from a garden outbuilding to a production unit for a bakery
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 314436 195130 Penallta Villas Ystrad Mynach
Erect a four-bedroom detached dwelling with off-street parking and a detached garage, all matters reserved
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Cross Keys Inn Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HN
Discharge conditions 05 (Landscaping) and 06 (Boundary Treatment) of planning consent 25/0525/COU (Renovate, extend and change the use of an existing commercial building to form 9 new apartments)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 4 Acacia Avenue Hengoed CF82 7JR
Erect front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of a new side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 48 Lansbury Avenue Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HD
Retain existing mobility scooter garage to front of property
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Erect single storey side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 5 Swallowfield Drive Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AW
Convert attic to include raising the ridge height and dormer windows, french doors with Juliet balcony to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Land Within The Curtilage Of Ty Bryn King's Hill Hengoed CF82 7NJ
Discharge conditions 07 (landscaping) of planning consent 19/0503/FULL (Construct a new 6 bedroom house in the garden of an existing property)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Cefn Hengoed in Caerphilly
Cefn Hengoed is a small village located in the heart of Caerphilly borough, nestled within the Rhymney Valley and historically part of Glamorganshire. Adjacent to the larger village of Hengoed, it is home to the well-established Derwendeg Primary School, which recently marked its 90th anniversary. As part of the Gelligaer Community, Cefn Hengoed offers a unique blend of local heritage and community engagement, making it an important area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Cefn Hengoed show an average sale price of £231,159, 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 Hengoed a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cefn Hengoed 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 Hengoed
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cefn Hengoed. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Hengoed.
The average decision time of 41 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 Hengoed were full planning applications (13), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Hengoed planning applications
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- Maesycwmmer planning applications
- Gelligaer planning applications
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.