How long do planning decisions take near Cwm Dows?

The average planning decision time near Cwm Dows is 99 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 Cwm Dows?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cwm Dows?

The most common type of planning application near Cwm Dows is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cwm Dows?

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Cwm Dows, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cwm Dows, Caerphilly.

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Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cwm Dows.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cwm Dows based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cwm Dows.

26/0121/RET - Ty Cae Gwyn Pennar Lane Pentwyn-mawr Newport NP11 4GZ
Retain wooden door and fence on the front of the property
Status: Undecided | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Ty Cae Gwyn Pennar Lane Pentwyn-mawr Newport NP11 4GZ
Retain wooden door and fence on the front of the property
Status: Undecided | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Myrtle Grove High Street Newbridge Newport NP11 4FW
Retain and complete works to erect detached garage and decking within existing boundary at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Mairwen 13 Beechwood Close Newbridge Newport NP11 4NX
Erect first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Cwm Dows in Caerphilly

Cwm Dows is a settlement located in Caerphilly, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cwm Dows a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cwm Dows 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 Cwm Dows

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Cwm Dows. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 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 Cwm Dows.

With an average of 99 days, decisions near Cwm Dows take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Cwm Dows were full planning applications (8), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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