Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Llanharan are administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. View the full Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Llanharan
Llanharan is a village and community within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, encompassing the nearby settlements of Bryncae, Brynna, Llanilid, Peterston-super-Montem, and Ynysmaerdy. Historically thriving during the British Industrial Revolution due to its tin and coal mines, Llanharan has faced economic challenges with the decline of heavy industry. However, its strategic location near the M4 motorway provides residents with convenient commuting options across South Wales, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 031H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Llanharan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llanharan.
- 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 Llanharan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
268 planning applications found near Llanharan.
- - 4A The Square Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9NR
Change of use of treatment room from A1 to D1, to provide chiropractic service.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 3 Bryn Eglwys Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9PE
Retrospective planning for external levelling works to rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Grove Cottage Mill Lane Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9PB
2m reduction of vulnerable limbs encroaching towards neighbouring property and phone line of 2 Oak trees, Quercus robur (identified as 251 and 253 on tree survey provided)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Mid Glam Construction The Square Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9NR
Discharge of Condition 4 (Pedestrian access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Land At The End Of Argoed Avenue, Llanharan Pontyclun
Extension of planning consent condition 1 (to extend time period) of application 19/1219/15 for the construction of 2 pairs of semi-detached dwellings (Outline) .
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Mid Glam Construction The Square Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9NR
Proposed Change of use for the two ground floor offices to the front facing Bridgend Road to Tattoo Parlour and the two first floor offices facing Bridgend Road to a Hair Salon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - 24/1136/FUL - Mid Glam Construction The Square Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9NR
Proposed Change of use for the two ground floor offices to the front facing Bridgend Road to Tattoo Parlour and the two first floor offices facing Bridgend Road to a Hair Salon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Rivendell Danygraig Road Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9NX
Pollarding to Sycamore Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - Grove Cottage Mill Lane Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9PB
Fell 3 x Ash Trees & 1no sweet Chestnut tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 5 Church Terrace Llanharan CF72 9NT
Remove shared chimney stack to below the roof line and replace with in-keeping Welsh slate to match the existing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - 24/0736/FUL - 5 Church Terrace Llanharan CF72 9NT
Remove shared chimney stack to below the roof line and replace with in-keeping Welsh slate to match the existing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - 8 Church Terrace Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NT
Remove the chimney stack above the 1st floor roof of house, Welsh slate will be used where the chimney is to be removed to match the remaining roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - 24/0464/FUL - 8 Church Terrace Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NT
Remove the chimney stack above the 1st floor roof of house, Welsh slate will be used where the chimney is to be removed to match the remaining roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Llanharan
Pre App advice.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - 24/0365/FUL - Merios Stables Meirios Valley Farm Oakmead Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9FB
Rural enterprise worker's dwelling to replace a temporary dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-11
View full details - - Merios Stables Meirios Valley Farm Oakmead Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9FB
Rural enterprise worker's dwelling to replace a temporary dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-11
View full details - 24/0174/FUL - Old Parsonage 1 Danygraig Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NX
Removal of stone chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - - Old Parsonage 1 Danygraig Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NX
Removal of stone chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - 24/0001/FUL - The High Corner Hotel The Square Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NR
Partial change of use of the ground floor of the High Corner Hotel, currently A3 (pubs) & C1 (Hotels) to part A1 (Shops)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-01-01
View full details - - The High Corner Hotel The Square Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NR
Partial change of use of the ground floor of the High Corner Hotel, currently A3 (pubs) & C1 (Hotels) to part A1 (Shops)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-01-01
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A brief summary of Llanharan in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Llanharan is a village and community within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, encompassing the nearby settlements of Bryncae, Brynna, Llanilid, Peterston-super-Montem, and Ynysmaerdy. Historically thriving during the British Industrial Revolution due to its tin and coal mines, Llanharan has faced economic challenges with the decline of heavy industry. However, its strategic location near the M4 motorway provides residents with convenient commuting options across South Wales, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Property prices in Llanharan show an average sale price of £255,002, 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 Llanharan a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llanharan 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 Llanharan
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Llanharan. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Llanharan may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Llanharan slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Llanharan were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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