Fochriw, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fochriw, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Fochriw are administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. View the full Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fochriw
Fochriw is a village located in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, with a rich history linked to its nearby collieries that provided employment for nearly the entire local population in the early 20th century. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, the village, which had a population of 1,250 in 2011, is also known for its appearance in the credits of the BBC Wales sitcom High Hopes. This unique blend of historical significance and cultural recognition makes Fochriw a notable area for planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £167,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Caerphilly 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fochriw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fochriw.
- 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 Fochriw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
59 planning applications found near Fochriw.
- - 68 Heol-y-bryn Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LP
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed 1.8m high x 4.2m length composite fence in front garden bordering No.66 with no part of the proposal to cross the boundary, followed by 1m high x 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-08
View full details - - 68 Heol-y-bryn Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LP
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed 1.8m high composite fence in front garden bordering No.66 with no part of the proposal to cross the boundary
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 310277 205434 Guest Street Fochriw
Retain and complete works at side of chapel, erect fence to site and raise ground level to make area level
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Tegwyn House Glyn Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JP
Erect detached garage and garden store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - Tegwyn House Glyn Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JP
Erect detached double garage with workshop above
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2021-05-25
View full details - - 33 Pontlottyn Road Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LL
Erect single storey extension, porch and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2020-11-13
View full details - - 11 Rhodfa Ganol Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LB
Install a ramped access to front of dwelling and construct a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2020-09-18
View full details - - 31 Rhodfa Ganol Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LB
Erect outbuilding in garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2020-09-11
View full details - - 3 Glyn Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JP
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2020-07-21
View full details - - 12 Plantation Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JR
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2020-04-08
View full details - - 3 Plantation Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JR
Erect two storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2019-06-14
View full details - - 31 Aelybryn Street Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JW
Erect garage in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2019-05-22
View full details - - 3 Plantation Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JR
Erect two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extension and erect new front porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2018-12-21
View full details - - 14 Plantation Terrace Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JR
Change the use of existing doctors surgery to new dwelling with alterations to roof to provide 3 No. bedrooms and ground floor alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2018-09-25
View full details - - Ty Trelawny (Former Land Adj Ty Nazareth) Guest Street Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9NB
Construct a new detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2018-08-20
View full details - - Fochriw Pentecostal Mission Land At Grid Ref 310277 205434 Guest Street Fochriw Bargoed
Erect single storey extension to create function room and community hall including change of use of land for the extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2018-05-23
View full details - - 70 Glan-y-nant Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9LA
Erect storm porch to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2017-03-27
View full details - - BT Payphone Moores Row Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JT
Remove public payphone
Status: Undecided | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2016-09-04
View full details - - Land At Brook Row Fochriw Bargoed
Create pathway to memorial stone
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2016-06-06
View full details - - 2 Aelybryn Street Fochriw Bargoed CF81 9JW
Erect garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2016-05-05
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A brief summary of Fochriw in Caerphilly
Fochriw is a village located in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, with a rich history linked to its nearby collieries that provided employment for nearly the entire local population in the early 20th century. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, the village, which had a population of 1,250 in 2011, is also known for its appearance in the credits of the BBC Wales sitcom High Hopes. This unique blend of historical significance and cultural recognition makes Fochriw a notable area for planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Fochriw show an average sale price of £167,800, 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 Fochriw a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fochriw 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 Fochriw
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Fochriw.
The most common application types near Fochriw were outline applications (2).
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