Princetown, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Princetown, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Princetown
Princetown is a village nestled within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, serving as the main settlement of the Dartmoor Forest civil parish. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 1,443, making it a key location for planning applications in this picturesque area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £146,408 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Caerphilly 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Princetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Princetown.
- 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 Princetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Princetown.
- - Plot 1 Land At Former The Royal British Legion Heol Uchaf Rhymney
Discharge conditions 04 (Surface water run-off), 07 (2.0 m footway provision), 08 (Landscaping), and 11 (Nesting birds biodiversity enhancement) of planning consent 21/0597/FULL (Erect detached dwelli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Pencoedcae Farm Pencoedcae Farm Lane Princetown Tredegar NP22 3AF
Erect a roof over an existing manure store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Alea Bryn Amlwg Close Princetown Tredegar NP22 3AB
Erect rear single-storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2017-09-13
View full details - - 4 Clos Bryn Brith Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Convert existing garage and construct new single storey extension for bedroom, treatment room, hydrotherapy pool and carers accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2012-02-03
View full details - - Bryn- Y-Ffin Brynamlwg Close Princetown Tredegar NP22 3AB
Erect sun lounge extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2008-04-02
View full details - - Hillcrest 12 Princetown Tredegar NP22 3AE
Erect garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2006-01-27
View full details - - Adagio 5 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 9 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2004-07-30
View full details - - Hillcrest 12 Princetown Tredegar NP22 3AE
Erect first floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2004-07-06
View full details - - All Saints 9 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 5 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect single storey rear extension to dwelling and detached shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2004-03-22
View full details - - 2 Clos Bryn Brith Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Construct detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2004-01-14
View full details - - 4 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 10 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Construct detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2003-09-25
View full details - - 6 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 8 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect detached house and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2003-09-08
View full details - SO11390997 - Adagio 5 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 9 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Construct detached house and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2003-01-10
View full details - SO11340994 - 8 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 6 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect detached house and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2002-11-01
View full details - SO11350995 - 7 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 7 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect domestic house
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2002-07-29
View full details - SO11340999 - 10 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 4 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect detached house with integral garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2002-06-10
View full details - SO11421002 - Ty Coed Mawr 3 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 1 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Construct detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2002-05-17
View full details - SO11380999 - Cae Derwen 1 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 3 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect detached house and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2001-11-08
View full details - SO11361002 - All Saints 9 Clos Bryn Brith (Former Plot 5 Merthyr Road) Princetown Tredegar NP22 3BG
Erect Domestic Dwelling House and Garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2001-10-19
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A brief summary of Princetown in Caerphilly
Princetown is a village nestled within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, serving as the main settlement of the Dartmoor Forest civil parish. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 1,443, making it a key location for planning applications in this picturesque area.
Property prices in Princetown show an average sale price of £146,408, 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 Princetown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Princetown 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 Princetown
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Princetown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Princetown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Princetown were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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