How long do planning decisions take near Penmaen?

The average planning decision time near Penmaen is 70 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 Penmaen?

The planning approval rate near Penmaen is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penmaen?

The most common type of planning application near Penmaen is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Penmaen, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penmaen, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · settlement

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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.

Population: 5,796 (2021) · Area: 479.4 km²

District: Caerphilly County Borough

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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 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penmaen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penmaen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Penmaen.

- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Seek approval of a non material amendment to planning consent 21/1192/OUT (Erect residential development comprising of up to 99 No. units and associated works with all matters reserved) to amend the w
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 23/0441/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters in respect of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of 82 no. dwe
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Post Office Counters Ltd Penmaen Post Office 1 Penmaen Villas Penmaen Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0DL
Retain metal container sited in the rear yard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Discharge condition 23 (EV Charging) of planning consent 25/0156/NCC (Vary conditions 03 (Timeframe), 05 (Approved Plans) and 14 (Open Space) of Planning Consent 23/0885/NCC (Vary condition 5 (Approve
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Discharge condition 10 (Bird boxes) of planning consent 23/0441/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters in respect of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of 82 no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Discharge condition 21 (Bats - Lighting) of planning consent 23/0885/NCC (Vary condition 5 (Approved Plans) of planning consent 21/1192/OUT (Erect residential development comprising of up to 99 No. un
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 23/0441/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters in respect of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of 82 no.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-09-02
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- 45 Canberra Close Penmaen Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0UT
Construct dormer extension to front elevation and regularise dormer extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-01-30
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- Land At Grid Ref 318082 197935 Central Avenue To Groveside Road Oakdale
Discharge of condition 08 (Pedestrian Crossing Facility) to Planning Consent 21/1192/OUT (Erect residential development comprising of up to 99 No. units and associated works with all matters reserved)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-12-01
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- Post Office Counters Ltd Penmaen Post Office 1 Penmaen Villas Penmaen Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0DL
Retain shop front with roller shutter, external sign illumination and ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Penmaen in Caerphilly

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 £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 Penmaen a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Penmaen

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Penmaen. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Penmaen.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Penmaen slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Penmaen were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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