Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Pentre 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.
About Pentre
Pentre is a village and community located near Treorchy in the picturesque Rhondda Valley, within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Its name, derived from the Welsh word "Pentref," means homestead and reflects the area's agricultural roots, originating from a large farm that once dominated the landscape prior to industrialisation. Pentre also encompasses the nearby village of Ton Pentre, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and community development in this historic region.
Population: 5,292 (2021)
District: Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £141,153 (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 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pentre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pentre.
- 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 Pentre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
245 planning applications found near Pentre.
- - Sparesworld 26 High Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6NR
Amend condition 3 of application 24/0629/FUL to increase opening hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Tynybedw Terrace Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6RL
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 4 Tynybedw Close Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6RN
Rear lower ground floor extension with balcony over + ground floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 137 High Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6PA
Retrospective application for a proposed first floor two bedroom extension on top of existing kitchen extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 66 Prospect Place Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6RF
Rear Extension at First Floor Level
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 27 Albert Street Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7JR
Proposed first floor rear bedroom extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 17 Glyncoli Road Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6SB
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of an extension to kitchen.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 38 Troedyrhiw Terrace Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6PG
Change of use of front living room to hair salon (A1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 10 Cadwgan Road Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6SD
Existing garage and shed to be demolished. Proposed garage rebuild and new garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - 26 Regent Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6PP
Two storey rear extension (Partly Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - 24/0629/FUL - Sparesworld 26 High Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6NR
Change of Use from A1 to A3, new shop front and first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Sparesworld 26 High Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6NR
Change of Use from A1 to A3, new shop front and first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - 24/0581/FUL - 12 Volunteer Street Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7JZ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 12 Volunteer Street Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7JZ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - 24/0533/FUL - 46 Regent Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6PN
Proposed double and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - 46 Regent Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6PN
Proposed double and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - 24/0376/FUL - 10 Windsor Street Pentre CF41 7JU
Garden room (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - 24/0100/FUL - 62 Regent Street Treorchy CF42 6PN
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 62 Regent Street Treorchy CF42 6PN
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - 23/0889/FUL - 3 SWN Yr Afon Treorchy CF42 6NX
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-08-02
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A brief summary of Pentre in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pentre is a village and community located near Treorchy in the picturesque Rhondda Valley, within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Its name, derived from the Welsh word "Pentref," means homestead and reflects the area's agricultural roots, originating from a large farm that once dominated the landscape prior to industrialisation. Pentre also encompasses the nearby village of Ton Pentre, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and community development in this historic region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,292 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rhondda Cynon Taf district.
Property prices in Pentre show an average sale price of £141,153, 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 Pentre a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pentre 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 Pentre
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Pentre. Of these, 97% 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 Pentre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Pentre slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pentre were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (4), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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