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Planning in Pontllanfraith

Approved
88%
22 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pontllanfraith in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Pontllanfraith

Postcode districts

NP12 119 applications in the last 12 monthsNP11 117 applications in the last 12 monthsNP22 78 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council

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About Pontllanfraith

Pontllanfraith is a prominent village and community in the Sirhowy Valley of Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, historically part of Monmouthshire. Neighbouring Blackwood and bisected by the Sirhowy River, it encompasses the areas of Penllwyn, Springfield, and The Bryn, serving as a residential hub with a population of 8,552 as recorded in the 2011 census. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Pontllanfraith show an average sale price of £227,105, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pontllanfraith a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pontllanfraith, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Pontllanfraith. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (8), amendments (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pontllanfraith?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Pontllanfraith. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pontllanfraith?
The average planning decision time near Pontllanfraith is 52 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 Pontllanfraith?
The planning approval rate near Pontllanfraith is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pontllanfraith?
The most common type of planning application near Pontllanfraith is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pontllanfraith?
You can search and track planning applications near Pontllanfraith on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.