Search Nelson planning applications
40 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Nelson · updated daily · Caerphilly County Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Tydu Farm Bungalow Tydu Road Nelson Treharris CF46 6PHAwaiting decisionObtain a Lawful Development Certificate for occupation of Ty Du Farm Bungalow as a dwelling houseCertificate Lawful Existing Use/DevReceived 14 Oct 202626/0696/CLEU
- 33 Heol Tasker Nelson Treharris CF46 6JBAwaiting decisionSeek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 26/0539/HH (Part demolish existing garage and erect a single storey extension) to amend external finish to blockwork and remove roof lanternReceived 13 Oct 202626/0684/NMA
- 3 Heol Morien Nelson Treharris CF46 6JAAwaiting decisionErect first floor rear extensionReceived 5 Oct 202626/0676/HH
- 15 Rowan Close Nelson Treharris CF46 6ENAwaiting decisionErect two storey rear extensionReceived 5 Oct 202626/0673/HH
- Berth Gron Tydu Road Nelson Treharris CF46 6PHAwaiting decisionConvert attic within the single storey wing of dwelling incorporating a raised ridge height and dormer extension(s); erect orangery; erect balcony and alterations to fenestrationReceived 10 Sep 202626/0607/HH
Planning in Nelson
- Approved
- 87%
- 40 of 46 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Nelson in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Nelson
Postcode districts
CF46 87 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council
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About Nelson
Nelson is a village located in the County Borough of Caerphilly, Wales, approximately five miles north of Caerphilly and ten miles from Cardiff. Nestled at the lower end of the Taff Bargoed Valley, it shares borders with Treharris, Trelewis, and Quakers Yard, making it a strategically positioned community for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,472 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Caerphilly County Borough district.
Nelson covers an area of approximately 1098.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Nelson show an average sale price of £144,098, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Nelson area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nelson 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, Nelson 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 Nelson, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Nelson. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (16), amendments (10).