How long do planning decisions take near Hengoed?

The average planning decision time near Hengoed is 41 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 Hengoed?

The planning approval rate near Hengoed is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hengoed?

The most common type of planning application near Hengoed is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hengoed?

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Hengoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hengoed, Caerphilly.

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About Hengoed

Hengoed is a village located on the west side of the Rhymney Valley, nestled between Ystrad Mynach to the south and Cefn Hengoed to the north, with views across the valley towards Maesycwmmer. Situated within the county borough of Caerphilly and the historic county of Glamorgan, Hengoed offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in the region.

Population: 5,548

District: Caerphilly County Borough

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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 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hengoed.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hengoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Hengoed.

- 7 Peregrine Close Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AZ
Convert loft with additional Side facing dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-23
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- 41 Hengoed Crescent Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HG
Change the use from a garden outbuilding to a production unit for a bakery
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Land At Grid Ref 314436 195130 Penallta Villas Ystrad Mynach
Erect a four-bedroom detached dwelling with off-street parking and a detached garage, all matters reserved
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Cross Keys Inn Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HN
Discharge conditions 05 (Landscaping) and 06 (Boundary Treatment) of planning consent 25/0525/COU (Renovate, extend and change the use of an existing commercial building to form 9 new apartments)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 4 Acacia Avenue Hengoed CF82 7JR
Erect front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of a new side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 48 Lansbury Avenue Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HD
Retain existing mobility scooter garage to front of property
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-05-23
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- 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Erect single storey side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-04-16
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- 5 Swallowfield Drive Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AW
Convert attic to include raising the ridge height and dormer windows, french doors with Juliet balcony to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-04-02
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- Land Within The Curtilage Of Ty Bryn King's Hill Hengoed CF82 7NJ
Discharge conditions 07 (landscaping) of planning consent 19/0503/FULL (Construct a new 6 bedroom house in the garden of an existing property)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Hengoed in Caerphilly

Property prices in Hengoed 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 Hengoed a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Hengoed

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Hengoed. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Hengoed.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hengoed were full planning applications (13), amendments (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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