How long do planning decisions take near Pen-y-cae-mawr?

The average planning decision time near Pen-y-cae-mawr is 11 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 Pen-y-cae-mawr?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-cae-mawr is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-y-cae-mawr?

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-cae-mawr is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pen-y-cae-mawr?

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Pen-y-cae-mawr, Monmouthshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-y-cae-mawr, Monmouthshire.

Monmouthshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pen-y-cae-mawr are administered by Monmouthshire County Council. View the full Monmouthshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Pen-y-cae-mawr

Pen-y-cae-mawr is a quaint hamlet located above the Wentwood Forest in Monmouthshire, Wales, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Llantrisant. This picturesque area, surrounded by natural beauty, may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and conservation in a tranquil setting.

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Area Information

Admin district: Monmouthshire
Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
LSOA: Monmouthshire 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-y-cae-mawr.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-y-cae-mawr.

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 Pen-y-cae-mawr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Pen-y-cae-mawr in Monmouthshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pen-y-cae-mawr a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-y-cae-mawr 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 Pen-y-cae-mawr

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-cae-mawr. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 11 days.

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

The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pen-y-cae-mawr were other applications (1).

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