How long do planning decisions take near Hirwaun?

The average planning decision time near Hirwaun is 54 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 Hirwaun?

The planning approval rate near Hirwaun is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hirwaun?

The most common type of planning application near Hirwaun is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hirwaun?

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Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Hirwaun

Hirwaun is a village and community located at the northern edge of the Cynon Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, approximately 4 miles northwest of Aberdare. With a population of 5,237 as of the 2021 Census, Hirwaun lies along the Heads of the Valleys Road and borders the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it a significant area for potential planning applications related to residential, commercial, and tourism developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £168,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hirwaun based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hirwaun.

- The Cardiff Arms Hotel High Street Hirwaun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9SL
Refurbishment to include new windows and doors and the change of use of the former public house hotel (Sui generis) to form 8 apartments (C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-12
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- St Lleurwgs Church Station Road Hirwaun Rhondda Cynon Taf
Reduction works to trees including T5 Yew (Lift low foliage to 2.5m over tarmac areas, T4 Lime (Remove epicormic shoots to 4m, remove dead sections from crown and prune back from roof by up to 1.5m),
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-07-10
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- LAND AT REAR OF UNIT 24, BRYNGELLI ESTATE, MEADOW LANE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, CF44 9PT
Pre-Application Enquiry - Storage unit development with new access off A465.
Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-11-22
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23/1290/FUL - 1 Lisburn Rise Penyard Road Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9TR
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-11-13
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23/5096/PRE - Land South Of A465 Hirwaun
PRE APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-11-02
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23/0917/DIS - Land Between Manchester Place And Langland Close Hirwaun CF44 9RP
Discharge of condition 3 (contamination) of 18/0797/10
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-08-09
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23/0564/FUL - J B Williams And Son Newsagents 72 High Street Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9SW
Conversion to self contained flat
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-05-25
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23/0124/FUL - 1 Meadow Lane Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9PU
Single storey lean-to extension to side, flat roof rear extension, attic conversion and retention of garden curtilage extension on Western side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Hirwaun show an average sale price of £168,600, 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 Hirwaun a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Hirwaun

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hirwaun. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hirwaun may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hirwaun were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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