Dolau, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dolau, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Dolau 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 Dolau
Dolau is a quaint village located in the Llanfihangel Rhydithon community of Powys, Mid Wales, near the edge of Radnor Forest. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Llanfihangel Rhydithon was recorded at 228 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dolau.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dolau.
- 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 Dolau based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
85 planning applications found near Dolau.
- - Near 53 Park View Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9SA
Install 1x 10m Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Llanharan Drop In Centre Bridgend Road Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9RD
Five-year temporary consent for a proposed Ecohub timber structure, stone dust footpath and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 1 David Place Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9WG
Accessible pathways, Wooden Gazebo, wildlife areas and solar panels.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - G & D WOOD PRODUCTS LTD, 7 BRIDGEND ROAD, LLANHARAN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9RA
PRE APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - 23/5077/PRE - White Hall Farm Llanharry Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RN
PRE APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - 23/0301/CPRO - Ashwood House Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Dormer window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - 23/0301/CPRO - Ashwood House Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Dormer window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - Ashwood House Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Dormer window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - Llanharan Drop In Centre Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RD
Extend lobby area, move entrance door to side, disabled access ramp to entrance. Entrance door will be automatic, small wall and hand rail to outer side of ramp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-10-20
View full details - 22/1253/FUL - Llanharan Drop In Centre Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RD
Extend lobby area, move entrance door to side, disabled access ramp to entrance. Entrance door will be automatic, small wall and hand rail to outer side of ramp.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-10-20
View full details - 22/1240/FUL - Playground Llanharan Welfare Hall Off Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Replace floodlights and upgrade electrical supply (Partly Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-10-17
View full details - - Playground Llanharan Welfare Hall Off Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Replace floodlights and upgrade electrical supply (Partly Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-10-17
View full details - 22/1240/FUL - Playground Llanharan Welfare Hall Off Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RA
Replace floodlights and upgrade electrical supply (Partly Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-10-17
View full details - 22/1121/DEM - Cynllan Lodge Llanharry Road Llanharry Pontyclun CF72 9NH
Install Western Power Distributions apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - Cynllan Lodge Llanharry Road Llanharry Pontyclun CF72 9NH
Install Western Power Distributions apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - 22/0896/FUL - 18 Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RD
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-07-21
View full details - - 18 Bridgend Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RD
Single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-07-21
View full details - - 46 Park View Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RZ
Ground floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - 22/0406/FUL - 46 Park View Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RZ
Ground floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - Llanharan Railway Footbridge Bridgend Road To Llanharan CF72 9RA
Footbridge spanning over railway to be removed.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2021-12-13
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A brief summary of Dolau in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Dolau is a quaint village located in the Llanfihangel Rhydithon community of Powys, Mid Wales, near the edge of Radnor Forest. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Llanfihangel Rhydithon was recorded at 228 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
Property prices in Dolau show an average sale price of £255,002, 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 Dolau a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dolau 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 Dolau
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Dolau. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dolau may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Dolau slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dolau were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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