How long do planning decisions take near Pengam?

The average planning decision time near Pengam is 56 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 Pengam?

The planning approval rate near Pengam is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pengam?

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

How can I track planning applications near Pengam?

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Pengam, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pengam, Caerphilly.

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About Pengam

Pengam is a historic former coal village located in the Rhymney Valley within Caerphilly county borough, Wales. This community, which includes the nearby village of Fleur de Lys, had a population of 3,842 in the 2001 census, increasing to 3,848 by the 2011 census. Its rich history and evolving demographics may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pengam.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pengam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Pengam.

- Lewis School Pengam Gwerthonor Place Gilfach Bargoed CF81 8LJ
Retain the siting 1 No. 6m x 2.5m storage container adjacent to sport field
Status: Undecided | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Shop Unit 2 Cardiff Road Glan-y-nant Blackwood NP12 3XE
Change the use of former butcher shop to a holiday let (Use class C6), along with the removal of existing shop front and infilling with solid wall, a window and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 16 St Deinols Close Pengam Blackwood NP12 3TZ
Demolish existing garage, erect two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 11 Pengam Street Glan-y-nant Blackwood NP12 3XH
Demolish existing single storey extension, erect new single storey extension and convert loft with rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-05-16
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- Ynys Field Recreation Ground River Terrace Pengam
Erect 5m high fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-21
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- Denman And Sons New Road Tir-y-berth Hengoed CF82 8AU
Change the use from A1 to B1
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Pengam in Caerphilly

Property prices in Pengam show an average sale price of £229,159, 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 Pengam a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pengam

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Pengam. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Pengam.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pengam were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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