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Planning in Machen

Only 5 decisions near Machen in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Machen in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Machen

Machen is a prominent village located three miles east of Caerphilly in South Wales, within the Caerphilly borough and the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. Neighboring Bedwas and Trethomas, it forms a council ward with these communities. The village is positioned by the Rhymney River and offers scenic views from Mynydd Machen, where visitors can enjoy walking along the mountain's summit, featuring notable large boulders. This picturesque setting may inform planning applications related to residential developments and recreational spaces in the area.

Property prices in Machen show an average sale price of £246,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Machen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Machen 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Machen, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Machen.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Machen?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Machen.
What types of planning applications are most common near Machen?
The most common type of planning application near Machen is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Machen?
You can search and track planning applications near Machen on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.