How long do planning decisions take near Penywaun?

The average planning decision time near Penywaun is 47 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 Penywaun?

The planning approval rate near Penywaun is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penywaun?

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

How can I track planning applications near Penywaun?

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Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Penywaun

Penywaun is a community and electoral ward located in the north-western suburb of Aberdare, within the Cynon Valley of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 3,063, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £168,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penywaun.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penywaun based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Penywaun.

- Colliers Arms Public House Heol Caradoc Pen-y-waun Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9AS
Change of use from Public House (Planning Use Class A3) to Flats (Planning Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Former Housing Offices Heol Bryn Gwyn Penywaun Aberdare CF44 9DU
Proposed variation to condition 3 of previously approved planning application 25/0326/FUL to amend the opening hours on Saturdays to between 06:00 hours to 23:00 hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of Penywaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Penywaun show an average sale price of £168,600, 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 Penywaun a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penywaun 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 Penywaun

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Penywaun. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Penywaun.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Penywaun were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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