Efail Isaf, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Efail Isaf, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Efail Isaf 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 Efail Isaf
Efail Isaf is a village situated to the south of Llantwit Fardre in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. The village features a community hall and is in proximity to the former Barry Railway, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £192,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 028D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Efail Isaf.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Efail Isaf.
- 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 Efail Isaf based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
281 planning applications found near Efail Isaf.
- - 19 Heol Dowlais Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1BB
Proposed first floor rear extension and modifications to existing dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Ffrwd Philip Farm Heol Ffrwd Philip Efail Isaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AR
Demolition of two redundant outbuildings and construction of one, four bedroom house with detached annex and garage (additional information received 29/09/2025)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 7 Heol-y-parc Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AN
Single Storey Rear Extension, Attic Extension and Dormer. Porch re- modelling and Garden Pavilion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 20 Heol Dowlais Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1BB
Erection of two storey rear extension and 3 loft dormers to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 17 Heol Dowlais Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1BB
2 storey rear extension (partailly over existing single story kitchen extension). Demolition of small dilapidated poor quality single storey side extension and replacement with modern good quality sid
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Cwm Cottage Heol Ffrwd Philip Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AT
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 35 Heol-y-ffynnon Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AU
Non-material amendment sought to reduce the height of the sitting room window, change the kitchen patio door to a French door, reposition the dormer, change the external finish to render, and widen th
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 3 Waun Hir Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AX
Single storey flat roof rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 47 Heol-y-ffynnon Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AU
First floor dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Glen Tarran 13 Waun Hir Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AX
Proposed First Floor Extension to provide additional living area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Anghorfa Post Office Heol-y-ffynnon Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AU
Extend existing drop kerb arrangement to property frontage to provide ease of pedestrian and disabled access and parking facility
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-01-05
View full details - - 2 Penywaun Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AY
Single storey front porch extension, two storey side extension and new dormer roof to the first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 35 Heol-y-ffynnon Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AU
Major internal alterations, new dormer window and porch to existing dwelling, size of existing vehicular access increased.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Garthlyn Heol Ffrwd Philip Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AR
T6; Holly - Fell to hedge height. T7; Holly - Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce overall height by approximately 2m. Reduce crown over garden by approximately 2m, T10; Rowan - Fell to groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - 24/0662/TPO - Garthlyn Heol Ffrwd Philip Efailisaf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1AR
T6; Holly - Fell to hedge height. T7; Holly - Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce overall height by approximately 2m. Reduce crown over garden by approximately 2m, T10; Rowan - Fell to groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 35 HEOL-Y-FFYNNON, EFAIL ISAF, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1AU
PRE APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - 24/0635/41 - 35 HEOL-Y-FFYNNON, EFAIL ISAF, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1AU
PRE APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Hazelwood House Heol-Y-Parc Efailisaf Pontypridd CF38 1AN
Works to T3 - Oak: Remove tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - 24/2061 - HAZELWOOD HOUSE, HEOL-Y-PARC, EFAIL ISAF, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1AN
Works to T3 - Oak: Remove tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - 24/0206/TPO - Hazelwood House Heol-Y-Parc Efailisaf Pontypridd CF38 1AN
Works to T3 - Oak: Remove tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Efail Isaf in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Efail Isaf is a village situated to the south of Llantwit Fardre in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. The village features a community hall and is in proximity to the former Barry Railway, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Efail Isaf show an average sale price of £192,169, 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 Efail Isaf a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Efail Isaf 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 Efail Isaf
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Efail Isaf. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Efail Isaf may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Efail Isaf slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Efail Isaf were full planning applications (21), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 78% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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