How long do planning decisions take near Machen?

The average planning decision time near Machen is 61 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 Machen?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Machen?

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

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Machen, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Machen, Caerphilly.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £260,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
LSOA: Caerphilly 023C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Machen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Machen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Machen.

- Springfield Penrhiw Lane Machen Caerphilly CF83 8RQ
Erect side extension and alterations to existing roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Land At Grid Ref 321129 189018 Rhyd Y Gwern Lane Machen
Discharge of Condition 12 (Site control - scheme maj dev 1) to planning consent 23/0214/FULL (Carry out a phased development to erect 5 No. dwellings, access, car parking, landscaping and associated w
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Land At Grid Ref 321129 189018 Rhyd Y Gwern Lane Machen
Discharge of condition 9 (Contamination - scheme to treat) of planning consent 23/0214/FULL (Carry out a phased development to erect 5 No. dwellings, access, car parking, landscaping and associated wo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Land At Grid Ref 321129 189018 Rhyd Y Gwern Lane Machen
Discharge conditions 04 (CEMP), 05 (Lighting Strategy), 06 (Biodiversity strategy), 12 (Site control - scheme major dev 1) and 17 (TPO trees) of planning consent 23/0214/FULL (Carry out a phased devel
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 24 Commercial Road Machen Caerphilly CF83 8NA
Convert and erect extension within residential curtilage to provide an ancillary annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 8 Chatham Street Machen Caerphilly CF83 8SH
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 24/0729/HH (Replace existing conservatory with single storey side and rear extension) to reduce footprint of extension and change to f
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 5 Rectory Gardens Machen Caerphilly CF83 8SU
Remove internal epicormic growth from inner crown and fell to ground level (Tree preservation Order 17/65/MCC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-07-12
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- 19 Wyndham Street Machen Caerphilly CF83 8PU
Erect double storey rear extension with internal alterations and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Machen in Caerphilly

Property prices in Machen show an average sale price of £260,860, 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 Machen a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Machen

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Machen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Machen slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Machen were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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