How long do planning decisions take near Penrhiwfer?

The average planning decision time near Penrhiwfer is 60 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 Penrhiwfer?

The planning approval rate near Penrhiwfer is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penrhiwfer?

The most common type of planning application near Penrhiwfer is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penrhiwfer?

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Penrhiwfer, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penrhiwfer, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Penrhiwfer

Penrhiwfer is a village situated within the community of Tonyrefail in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough, Wales. This location could be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it is part of a region with ongoing development and community planning initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £131,926 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Rhondda and Ogmore
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 018E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penrhiwfer.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penrhiwfer based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Penrhiwfer.

23/0930/TEL - Penrhiwfer Farm Pleasant View Penrhiw-Fer Tonypandy CF40 1SE
Proposed upgrade to the telecommunications equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Penrhiwfer in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Penrhiwfer show an average sale price of £131,926, 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 Penrhiwfer a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Penrhiwfer

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Penrhiwfer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Penrhiwfer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Penrhiwfer were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 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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