Gelligaer, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gelligaer, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Gelligaer
Gelligaer is a community located in the County Borough of Caerphilly, Wales, nestled in the Rhymney River valley. This area encompasses the village of Gelligaer along with the small towns of Hengoed and Ystrad Mynach, boasting a population of 18,408 as recorded in the 2011 census. The community's diverse landscape and growing population make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £231,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gelligaer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gelligaer.
- 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 Gelligaer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Gelligaer.
- - 6 Cylla Street Penybryn Hengoed CF82 7GE
Erect single storey side extension and detached garage to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Greenhill Playing Fields Claerwen West Ul Gelligaer
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 23/0478/FULL (Provide containers for changing rooms, kit storage, hardstanding, vehicle parking and associated works) to reposition contai
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Din Din's Food Limited Heol Edward Lewis Gelligaer CF82 8EH
Discharge Condition 06 (Noise) 07 (Odour - scheme of control) and 08 (Waste) of planning consent 23/0586/COU (Change the use of existing Barber shop to Takeaway (Class A3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Gelligaer in Caerphilly
Gelligaer is a community located in the County Borough of Caerphilly, Wales, nestled in the Rhymney River valley. This area encompasses the village of Gelligaer along with the small towns of Hengoed and Ystrad Mynach, boasting a population of 18,408 as recorded in the 2011 census. The community's diverse landscape and growing population make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Gelligaer show an average sale price of £231,159, 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 Gelligaer a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Gelligaer. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gelligaer.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Gelligaer take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Gelligaer were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Ystrad Mynach planning applications
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.