How long do planning decisions take near Pen-yr-englyn?

The average planning decision time near Pen-yr-englyn is 96 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-yr-englyn?

The planning approval rate near Pen-yr-englyn is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-yr-englyn?

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

How can I track planning applications near Pen-yr-englyn?

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Pen-yr-englyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-yr-englyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pen-yr-englyn are administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. View the full Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Rhondda and Ogmore
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-yr-englyn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-yr-englyn.

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Pen-yr-englyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Pen-yr-englyn.

- Unit 35 Ynyswen Industrial Estate Ynys-wen Treherbert Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6EP
Shipping container to provide hot food with ancillary terrace and pergola (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-06-05
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- Grass Verge Outside Forest View Medical Centre Ynyswen Industrial Estate Ynys-wen Treherbert Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6EP
Installation of a 20m high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 1 no. transmission dish, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto including GPS module.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-03-06
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23/1361/DIS - Land Formally Used As Ynyswen Methodist Church Ynyswen Road To Brynhyfryd Street Ynys-Wen Treherbert
Discharge of conditions 4 (design/detail of garage entrance), 6 (material samples), 7 (landscaping), 8 (seeding), 9 (boundary treatment) & 10 (bat/bird bricks/ boxes)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-12-01
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23/0800/FUL - 8 Eleanor Street Treherbert Treorchy CF42 5AD
Retention of veranda with erection of proposed privacy screen following refusal 22/1251/10
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-07-12
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23/5036/PRE - Land To The North Of Mace Lane Ynyswen Treherbert
PRE APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Pen-yr-englyn in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Pen-yr-englyn is a settlement located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-yr-englyn 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-yr-englyn

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Pen-yr-englyn. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Pen-yr-englyn.

With an average of 96 days, decisions near Pen-yr-englyn take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Pen-yr-englyn were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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