How long do planning decisions take near Maesycoed?

The average planning decision time near Maesycoed 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 Maesycoed?

The planning approval rate near Maesycoed is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Maesycoed?

The most common type of planning application near Maesycoed is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Maesycoed?

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Maesycoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Maesycoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Maesycoed

Maesycoed is a settlement located to the south and west of Pontypridd town centre in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It forms part of the town of Pontypridd within the Rhondda electoral ward, bordered by Graig to the south, Pwllgwaun to the east, and Hopkinstown and Mynydd Gelliwion to the north. This area offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its proximity to key local amenities and transport routes.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £192,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Maesycoed.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Maesycoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Maesycoed.

- Pontypridd Nursing Home Maesycoed Road Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1HZ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement), Condition 5: (Ecology Details), Condition 6 (Landscaping), Condition 8 (CEMP), Conditions 9 (Ground Investigation) and Condition 10 (Validatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Former Gelliwion Quarry Gelliwion Road Maes-y-coed Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf
Detached dwelling with off street parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Forest View 13 Kingswood Maes-y-coed Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1QE
Rear garden re-landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-26
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- 49D LLANTRISANT ROAD, GRAIG, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1LP
Change of use from ground floor shop to residential accommodation, new first floor balcony, minor external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Maesycoed in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Maesycoed show an average sale price of £192,169, 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 Maesycoed a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Maesycoed

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Maesycoed. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Maesycoed.

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

The most common application types near Maesycoed were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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