How long do planning decisions take near Gilfach?

The average planning decision time near Gilfach is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gilfach?

The most common type of planning application near Gilfach is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gilfach?

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Gilfach, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gilfach, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gilfach are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gilfach

Gilfach is a small district located in the Caerphilly county borough of Wales, positioned between Bargoed and Pengam, approximately seven miles north of Caerphilly. Within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, the area is part of the Bargoed ward, which had a population of 2,062 according to the 2011 census, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gilfach.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilfach.

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 Gilfach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

29 planning applications found near Gilfach.

P260204/F - Land at Old Farm Cottage Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QW
Agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
- Land at Old Farm Cottage Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QW
Agricultural storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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P231940/F - Building & Land at New Barn Old Farm Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QW
Proposed change of use of an agricultural building and land to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-21
P191949/F - Gwerndwr House Newton St. Margarets Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Change of use of the farm yard at Gwerndwr House to a light storage and distribution yard (retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-16
- Gwerndwr House Newton St. Margarets Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Change of use of the farm yard at Gwerndwr House to a light storage and distribution yard (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-05-28
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P182118/PA7 - Graig Farm Barn Middle Maes Coed Newton St Margarets HR2 0QY
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-10
P163109/F - Shobdon Barn Rock Road Newton St. Margarets Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0QW
Proposed single carriageway track in field from residential garage area to the lane (at point of pre-existing gateway). To re-landscape current driveway to grass and plant hedge in current drivewa
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-09-28
P142577/PA7 - Graig Farm Barn Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Proposed agricultural building
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-08-26
S113135/FH - Rose Cottage Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
First floor extension to create one additional bedroom.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-11-17
- Rose Cottage Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
First floor extension to create one additional bedroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-11-07
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DS090509/F - Bannut Tree Newton St Margarets Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Two storey extension and alterations
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-04
- Bannut Tree Newton St Margarets Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Two storey extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-04
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DS082930/F - Bannut Tree Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-10-29
- Bannut Tree Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-10-29
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DS081091/F - Gwerndwr Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Erection of general storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-04-23
- Gwerndwr Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Erection of general storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-04-10
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DS080038/F - Gilfach Court Newton St Margarets Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-01-08
DS073729/F - Gilfach Court Newton St Margarets Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0QY
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-11-15
- Brook Cottage Gilfach Newton St Margarets, Hereford HR2 0QY
Erection of detached garage, workshop and log store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-03-04
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DS020716/F - Brook Cottage Gilfach Newton St Margarets, Hereford HR2 0QY
Erection of detached garage, workshop and log store.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-03-04

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A brief summary of Gilfach in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gilfach a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gilfach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chanstone Wood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Gilfach

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Gilfach. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gilfach were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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