Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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About Cefn Rhigos

Cefn Rhigos is a hamlet located to the west of the village of Rhigos in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) from the nearest town centre, it falls within the Aberdare postal district, making it an interesting area for planning applications due to its proximity to larger urban developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £168,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
• Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
• LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cefn Rhigos.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Rhigos based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cefn Rhigos.

1. - Plot 3 Pen-y-banc Rhigos Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
   Discharge of condition 2 ( site investigation for contamination) of planning permission 23/0153/RVOC
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-02
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2. - Land To The West Of Mount Road, Rhigos, Aberdare, CF44 9YS
   Installation and operation of battery energy storage system (BESS), together with high voltage substation compound, underground cable route, transformer stations, inverters, site access, internal acce
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-12
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3. 21/0798/10 - THE NEW INN PUBLIC HOUSE, SMITHS AVENUE, RHIGOS, ABERDARE, CF44 9YU
   Proposed two storey detached guest accommodation block (amended red line boundary plan received 16/09/21).
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2021-06-01
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4. - CEFN RHIGOS FARM, MOUNT ROAD, RHIGOS, ABERDARE, CF44 9YS
   A single wind turbine of max 67m to tip, along with associated infrastructure including an access track and electrical housing.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2014-10-16
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A brief summary of Cefn Rhigos in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Cefn Rhigos is a hamlet located to the west of the village of Rhigos in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) from the nearest town centre, it falls within the Aberdare postal district, making it an interesting area for planning applications due to its proximity to larger urban developments.

Property prices in Cefn Rhigos show an average sale price of £168,600, 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 Rhigos a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cefn Rhigos 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 Rhigos

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cefn Rhigos. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cefn Rhigos may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 6 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 Rhigos were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

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• 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.