Search Gilfach planning applications

10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Gilfach · updated daily · Caerphilly County Borough Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 12 months

22 Lewis Crescent Gilfach Bargoed CF81 8JUAwaiting decisionSeek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 26/0501/HH (Erect single storey rear extension) to reduce in size to accommodate the drain and location of the access chamberReceived 30 Oct 202626/0726/NMA
3 Britannia Villas Britannia Terrace Britannia Blackwood NP12 3TFAwaiting decisionVary condition 01 (Full - time to commence dev) of Planning Consent 21/0910/NCC (Vary condition 01 of planning consent 16/0512/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters regarding details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in regard to planning consent 12/0760/NCC (Vary condition 07 of planning permission 12/0593/NCC to allow the access location to be as indicated on drawing number 231/2C (submitted on 24th August 2009 in relation to application 09/0672/OUT) to the south of the existing dwelling)) to extend expiration period for a further 5 years)Received 29 Sep 202626/0660/NCC
55 Cardiff Road BargoedAwaiting decisionRetain new side entrance door, new fire exit and new windowReceived 18 Sep 202626/0626/RET
11 Marsh Court Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9BFApprovedExtend existing garageHouseholder ApplicationReceived 11 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/0536/HH
22 Lewis Crescent Gilfach Bargoed CF81 8JUApprovedErect single storey rear extensionHouseholder ApplicationReceived 28 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 202626/0501/HH

Planning in Gilfach

Approved: 62%; 8 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilfach in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Gilfach

Postcode districts

CF81 36 applications in the last 12 monthsNP12 119 applications in the last 12 monthsCF8

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council

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About Gilfach

Gilfach is a small district located between Bargoed and Pengam in the Caerphilly county borough, approximately seven miles north of Caerphilly. Nestled within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, it falls within the Bargoed ward, which had a population of 2,062 according to the 2011 census. This demographic context may be relevant for planning applications in the area, reflecting the community's needs and development potential.

Property prices in Gilfach show an average sale price of £167,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gilfach a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilfach 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gilfach, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Gilfach. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), amendments (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gilfach?

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Gilfach. The approval rate is 62%.

How long do planning decisions take near Gilfach?

The average planning decision time near Gilfach is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Gilfach?

The planning approval rate near Gilfach is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gilfach?

The most common type of planning application near Gilfach is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gilfach?

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