Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Cwmbach are administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. View the full Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cwmbach
Cwmbach is a vibrant village and community located near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, with a population of approximately 5,117. Known as "Little Valley" in Welsh, Cwmbach offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rich community character and potential for development within the picturesque landscape of the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £165,360 (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 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cwmbach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cwmbach.
- 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 Cwmbach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Cwmbach.
- - Former Specialist Cars Estate Enterprise House Canal Road Cwm-bach Aberdare CF44 0AE
Change of use from Car Showroom (Sui Generis) to Veterinary Clinic (Class D1) and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Former Cwmbach Primary School Bridge Road Cwmbach CF44 0LS
Non-material amendment for the rewording of Condition 10 of planning permission 23/0357/RVOC to extend the time limit for the implementation of the required TRO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 36 Bro Deg Cwm-bach Aberdâr Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0HA
Extension to the residential curtilage of No. 36 Bro Deg, including the extension of an existing garage and its change of use to a granny annexe (Amendment to application description 03/11/2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 17 Bryn Hir Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0ET
Installation of external BC lift and access works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - 24/0249/CPRO - 31 Heol-Y-Deri CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0BP
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - 24/0199/FUL - 14 Bryn Awelon CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0DG
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 14 Bryn Awelon CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0DG
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - 23/1284/TEL - CB Fabrications And Cynon Valley Roofing Supplies Cwmbach Industrial Estate Canal Road Cwmbach Aberdar CF44 0AE
The installation of 1no. transmission dish (to be fixed to the existing telecommunications installation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - 23/1061/FUL - Tyr Berllan Bryngolwg CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0DA
Double-storey side extension in place of garage, balconies to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - 23/0438/FUL - 5 Glas-Y-Gors CWM-Bach Aberdare CF44 0BQ
Window installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Cwmbach in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Cwmbach is a vibrant village and community located near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, with a population of approximately 5,117. Known as "Little Valley" in Welsh, Cwmbach offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rich community character and potential for development within the picturesque landscape of the region.
Property prices in Cwmbach show an average sale price of £165,360, 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 Cwmbach a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cwmbach 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 Cwmbach
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Cwmbach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cwmbach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cwmbach were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.