How long do planning decisions take near Cwm Gelli?

The average planning decision time near Cwm Gelli is 77 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 Gelli?

The planning approval rate near Cwm Gelli is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Cwm Gelli is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cwm Gelli?

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Cwm Gelli, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cwm Gelli, Caerphilly.

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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 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cwm Gelli.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cwm Gelli based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Cwm Gelli.

- Newlyn House Lon Pennant Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1BR
Erect 2 no. garages and workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 8 Grosmont Close Cefn Fforest Blackwood NP12 1GE
Replace rear conservatory together with a flat roof and balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Farnham 11 Lon Pennant Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1EL
Complete works to T1, beech, crown clean and shrink crown by up to 15%, to include dead wood and branch tips on TPO 2/82/IBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-06-30
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- Ventura 6 Lon Pennant Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1EL
Retain and complete the erection of a replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Cwmgelli Ambulance Station Lon Pennant Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1YR
Demolish 2 No. redundant water towers of plastic coated profiled construction located on top of the flat roof of a single storey building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-12-02
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- Gelli Farm Tredegar Road Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1BZ
Discharge of condition 20 (mine workings) of planning permission 19/1024/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters regarding details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of planning consent 15
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-08-02
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- Gelli Farm Tredegar Road Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1BZ
Discharge condition 07 (Locally Equipped Area of Play) of planning consent 18/1059/NCC (Vary condition 2 of planning consent 15/0252/OUT (Erect residential development, public open space, landscaping,
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-03-22
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- Gelli Farm Tredegar Road Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1BZ
Discharge Condition 04 (hard and soft landscaping) of Planning Consent 19/1024/RM (as amended by 21/0371/NMA, 21/0992/NMA) and 23/0803/NMA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-03-22
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- 6 The Paddocks Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1HF
Erect single storey rear extension and convert loft
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-02-22
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- Land At Newlyn Lon Pennant Cwmgelli Blackwood NP12 1BR
Erect single detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Cwm Gelli in Caerphilly

Cwm Gelli is a settlement located in Caerphilly, Wales.

Property prices in Cwm Gelli 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 Cwm Gelli a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cwm Gelli. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Gelli.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Cwm Gelli were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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