Hengoed, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hengoed, Caerphilly.
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Planning applications in Hengoed are administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. View the full Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £229,962 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
153 planning applications found near Hengoed.
- - 7 Peregrine Close Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AZ
Convert loft with additional side facing dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 41 Hengoed Crescent Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HG
Change the use from a garden outbuilding to a production unit for a bakery
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 313987 195625 Winding Wheel Lane Penallta
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 25/0599/FULL (Construct 33 affordable dwellings and retail unit with appropriate green infrastructure, access, parking, and associated wor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 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: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 4 Acacia Avenue Hengoed CF82 7JR
Erect front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land Within Curtilage Of 12 Brynamlwg Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7JX
Demolish garage and a erect 2-bedroom house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 51 Lansbury Avenue Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HA
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed shed and car parking area to front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 313987 195625 Winding Wheel Lane Penallta
Construct 33 affordable dwellings and retail unit with appropriate green infrastructure, access, parking, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Erect side and rear single storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Cross Keys Inn Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HN
Renovate, extend and change the use of an existing commercial building to form 9 new apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Cross Keys Inn Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HN
Renovate existing commercial building with 1 existing apartment and the creation of 9 new apartments (10 in total)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Land Within Curtilage Of 12 Brynamlwg Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7JX
Demolish garage and a erect 3 bedroom house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 161 Gelligaer Road Cefn Hengoed Hengoed CF82 7HH
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of a new side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 4 Heol Uchaf Hengoed CF82 7NU
Retain and complete the construction of driveway
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 32 Merlin Avenue Penallta Hengoed CF82 6AY
Install air source heat pump to the rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-03-14
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A brief summary of Hengoed in Caerphilly
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,548. It sits within the Caerphilly County Borough district.
Property prices in Hengoed show an average sale price of £229,962, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hengoed 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 Hengoed
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Hengoed. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hengoed slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hengoed were full planning applications (35), amendments (11), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cefn Hengoed planning applications
- Parc Penallta Country Park planning applications
- Ystrad Mynach planning applications
- Gelligaer planning applications
- Penybryn planning applications
- Tir-y-berth planning applications
- Fleur-de-lis planning applications
- Maesycwmmer 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.