Pentrebach, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pentrebach, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Pentrebach 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 Pentrebach
Pentrebach is a small village situated in the subdistrict of Coedpenmaen, within the Pontypridd area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. This area features the Pontypridd Common, also known as Coedpenmaen Common, and the residential boundaries between Coedpenmaen and the nearby Trallwn are often indistinct. Pentrebach's proximity to Glyntaff makes it a key location for potential planning applications, especially for developments that could enhance the community's connectivity and amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 021G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pentrebach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pentrebach.
- 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 Pentrebach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Pentrebach.
- - Land To The Rear Of 47 Pentrebach Road Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 4BW
Storage Container for householder goods on the land at the rear of No 47 Pentreback Road (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Unit 3 Broadway Retail Centre Broadway Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1BH
Two fascia signs and a projecting box sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - The House Clearance Centre 4 Fothergill Street Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1SG
Proposed change of use of an existing bookshop premises to a restaurant with minor internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The House Clearance Centre 4 Fothergill Street Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1SG
Installation of externally mounted fascia signage incorporating neon illumination, fixed to the existing shop front, with low level illumination designed to minimise light spill.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Ty Enfys 18 - 19 Pentrebach Road Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 4BW
Proposed reconfiguration of the internal layout of an existing nine-bedroom short term homeless refuge to create two additional self-contained flats and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Flat A 6 Princess Street Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1RY
Rear extension over the existing single-storey extension, involving removal of the current balcony to create a new double-storey extension (Retrospective Application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Machine Bridge North Broadway Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1DB
Listed Building Consent for investigative survey works at Machine Bridge North, including targeted structural investigations to assess the condition of the reinforced concrete elements of the Machine
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 10B Park Street Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1SN
Change of use from A2 to A3 use to operate a Bubble Tea Shop (plus Café), addition of a shutter door to the front and new signage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 86 Wood Road Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1RJ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Car Parking tie in details), 6 (Reinstating of existing crossover), 7 (Traffic management and wheel washing facilities). 8, (Boundary Treatments), 9 (Biodiversity Enhancemen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-03-23
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A brief summary of Pentrebach in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pentrebach is a small village situated in the subdistrict of Coedpenmaen, within the Pontypridd area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. This area features the Pontypridd Common, also known as Coedpenmaen Common, and the residential boundaries between Coedpenmaen and the nearby Trallwn are often indistinct. Pentrebach's proximity to Glyntaff makes it a key location for potential planning applications, especially for developments that could enhance the community's connectivity and amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pentrebach a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pentrebach 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 Pentrebach
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Pentrebach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pentrebach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Pentrebach were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Glyntaff planning applications
- Pontypridd planning applications
- Treforest planning applications
- Trallwn planning applications
- Rhydyfelin planning applications
- Hawthorn planning applications
- Graig planning applications
- Maesycoed planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.