Gadlys, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gadlys, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Gadlys 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.
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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 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gadlys.
- 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 Gadlys based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
133 planning applications found near Gadlys.
- - St John Baptist High School Glan Road Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8BW
Discharge of Condition 5 (Precautionary Ecology Mitigation and Enhancement Measures) of planning permission 25/1038/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Garage Adjacent To 23 Dowlais Street Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8BA
Change of use of workshop/garage to 2 bed dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land To East Of 1 Oak Hill Villas, Gadlys Terrace, Aberdare, CF44 8AW
Proposed Garage Unit (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - St John Baptist High School Glan Road Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8BW
Non-material amendment to planning permissin ref. 25/1038/FUL to re-locate approved building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Dare River Library Weir Aberdare CF44 7AG
Removal of condition 4 (Intrusive Site Investigations and Remedial Works) of previously approved planning application 24/0429/FUL for the installation of a Fish Pass.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Dare River Library Weir Aberdare CF44 7AG
Discharge of Condition 3 (CEMP) of previously approved 24/0429/FUL (updated CEMP Rec. 16/03/26)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare
Discharge of condition 9 (Ecological Method Statement) of planning permission 18/0089/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Discharge of condition 3 (Site Investigation - Coal Mining Legacy) and partial discharge of condition 5 (Scheme to deal with contamination) of planning permission 18/0089/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Garfield Elm Grove Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8DN
Rear dormer roof extension. Install fixed window to existing front apex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road Gadlys Aberdare CF44 8AE
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Tree Protection Scheme), 8 (External bungalow finishes), 10 (Historical Building recording & Analysis and 14 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 18/0089/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 7 Fairoak Close Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8BT
Demolition of existing Garage and the construction of a new detached Garage and Carport with First Floor Office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-10
View full details - - 4 Afon Dar Close Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8DF
Proposed change of use of an existing garage to part garage, gym, office, storage and raise roof ridge height and extend garage to front (Re-submission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 54 Monk Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RF
Proposed removal & replacement of artex coated ceilings and artex coatings to walls at high level in meeting room (Application for Listed Building Consent).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 4 Afon Dar Close Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8DF
Proposed change of use of an existing garage to part garage, gym, office and storage space including a roof raise to create a new first floor and extension of garage to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 91D Gadlys Road Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8AB
Conversion of dwelling to 2no flats (Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment Rec. 04/12/24)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - 24/0681/FUL - LAND ADJ TO 7 HIGHLAND PLACE, ABERDARE, CF44 7RA
Detached dwelling (Amended site plan received 05/08/2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - LAND ADJ TO 7 HIGHLAND PLACE, ABERDARE, CF44 7RA
Detached dwelling (Amended site plan received 05/08/2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 91D GADLYS ROAD, GADLYS, ABERDARE, CF44 8AB
PRE APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Library Weir Dare River Aberdare CF44 7AG
Modification of an existing structure and construction of two downstream notched pre-barrage structures. The proposal is to install a suitable fish pass for an obstruction known as Library Wier on the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - 24/0429/FUL - Library Weir Dare River Aberdare CF44 7AG
Modification of an existing structure and construction of two downstream notched pre-barrage structures. The proposal is to install a suitable fish pass for an obstruction known as Library Wier on the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Gadlys in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gadlys is a settlement located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Property prices in Gadlys 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 Gadlys a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gadlys 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 Gadlys
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Gadlys. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gadlys.
The average decision period of 78 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 Gadlys were full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (12), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (30% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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