How long do planning decisions take near Llancaiach?

The average planning decision time near Llancaiach is 42 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 Llancaiach?

The planning approval rate near Llancaiach is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Llancaiach?

The most common type of planning application near Llancaiach is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Llancaiach?

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Llancaiach, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Llancaiach, Caerphilly.

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About Llancaiach

Llancaiach is a quaint hamlet located just north of Nelson in Caerphilly, Wales. Its proximity to the historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor, a Tudor manor house and living history museum, offers unique insights into the area's heritage, making it a point of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £152,608 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Llancaiach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Llancaiach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Llancaiach.

- 14 Ivy Close Trelewis Treharris Merthyr Tydfil CF46 6ET
Proposed conversion of the garage into ancillary living accommodation and replace garage door French doors with windows either side
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Llancaiach Isaf Farm Gelligaer Road Nelson Treharris CF46 6EP
Extend existing farmhouse to include internal alterations. Change the use of two existing agricultural barns to residential use including extensions and internal alterations together with demolition,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 14 Ivy Close Trelewis Treharris CF46 6ET
Proposed conversion of the garage into ancillary living accommodation and replace garage door with a window
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Ty-Hir Llancaiach Fawr Farm Gelligaer Road Nelson Trelewis CF46 6ER
Retain timber pergola and timber shed to the rear of Ty-Hir
Status: Rejected | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-07-02
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A brief summary of Llancaiach in Caerphilly

Property prices in Llancaiach show an average sale price of £152,608, 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 Llancaiach a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Llancaiach

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Llancaiach. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Llancaiach.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Llancaiach were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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