Search Penmaen planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Penmaen · updated daily · Caerphilly County Borough Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- The Coach House Ivy Bush Cottages Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0DYAwaiting decisionChange the use of existing property into three dwellings & extension to front elevationReceived 2 Oct 202626/0632/COU
- Rock Cottage St David's Avenue Woodfieldside Pontllanfraith Blackwood NP12 0PDAwaiting decisionVary condition 01 of planning consent 21/0843/FULL (Erect 2 bedroomed detached house with associated parking and external works) to have an additional 5 years to commence worksDevelopment without complying with condsReceived 29 Jul 202626/0510/NCC
- 92 Markham Crescent Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0LYAwaiting decisionObtain a Lawful Development Certificate for a single storey rear extensionCertificate Lawful Proposed Use/DevReceived 28 Jul 202626/0508/CLPU
- 14 Llwyn-on Crescent Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0NDAwaiting decisionChange the use of dwelling to 2 No. flats and associated worksReceived 23 Jul 202626/0507/COU
- New Bungalow Club Llwyn On Lane Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0NFAwaiting decisionDischarge condition 05 (Landscaping) of planning consent 25/0844/COU (Change the use from a public house to a C3 dwelling and associated works)Condition DischargeReceived 23 Jun 202626/0435/COND
Planning in Penmaen
- Approved
- 89%
- 31 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penmaen in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.
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NP12 119 applications in the last 12 monthsNP11 117 applications in the last 12 months
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About Penmaen
Penmaen is a hamlet and community located in the Caerphilly county borough of south Wales, nestled within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. Positioned in the Sirhowy Valley, it lies just 3 miles east of Blackwood and is adjacent to the larger village of Oakdale, which largely defines the community's urban landscape. This proximity to Oakdale may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,796 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Caerphilly County Borough district.
Penmaen covers an area of approximately 479.4 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 Penmaen show an average sale price of £227,105, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Penmaen 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 Penmaen 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, Penmaen 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 Penmaen, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Penmaen. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), amendments (14), full planning applications (13). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).