Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · Town
About Pontypridd
Pontypridd, often known as Ponty, is a town and community located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, situated about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Cardiff city centre. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, given its accessibility and proximity to the capital.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £192,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pontypridd.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pontypridd.
- 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 Pontypridd based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Pontypridd.
- - Former M&S/Dorothy Perkins/Burton Retail Units 100 - 102 Taff Street Pontypridd CF37 4UY
Installation of 2no. modular food outlets (A3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 75 Broadway Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1BD
ERECTION OF GROUND FLOOR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Pontypridd Railway Station Broadway Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1DT
Installation of 1no. freestanding digital display within Pontypridd Station
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Players Bar 2 & 3 The Broadway Pontypridd CF37 1BA
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 25/0209/FUL to allow for relocation of the fire escape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 35 Wood Road Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1RQ
Proposed loft conversion and associated works (Amended Elevation plans received 09/01/2025)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 14 Stow Hill Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1RZ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Pontypridd Railway Station Broadway Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1DT
Installation of an OFF Indicator (VR497) on Platform 2 at Pontypridd Station.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - 24/0519/GREG - Parade Of Shops At 103 - 110 Taff Street Pontypridd CF37 4UY
Cladding to the first floor to replace existing profiled metal panels, brickwork and rendering above shops. Cladding to canopy above shop fronts. Replacing shop fronts and fitting roller shutter doors
Status: Permitted | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - 23/1395/FUL - Natwest 1-3 Taff Street Pontypridd CF37 4UU
Internal works which include; Remove non-original internal signage, marketing and manifestation, fixtures and fittings, racking, I.T equipment, furniture, safe units, equipment relating to the operati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - 23/0964/FUL - National Probation Office 4-9 Broadway Pontypridd CF37 1BA
Remove timber windows to first and second floors, fit with similar white double glazed aluminium, Georgian style sash replacements
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - PONTYPRIDD RAILWAY STATION, BROADWAY, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1DT
New platform signs and brackets
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontypridd, often known as Ponty, is a town and community located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, situated about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Cardiff city centre. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, given its accessibility and proximity to the capital.
Property prices in Pontypridd show an average sale price of £192,169, 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 Pontypridd a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Pontypridd. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Pontypridd.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Pontypridd slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pontypridd were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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