How long do planning decisions take near Risca?

The average planning decision time near Risca is 44 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 Risca?

The planning approval rate near Risca is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Risca?

The most common type of planning application near Risca is amendment applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Risca?

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Risca, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Risca, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · Town

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About Risca

Risca is a town located in the Caerphilly County Borough of south-east Wales, historically part of Monmouthshire. With a population of approximately 11,700, it is divided into two distinct communities: Risca East and Risca West. This growing town may present various opportunities for planning applications and development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £253,918 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 016D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Risca.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Risca based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Risca.

- 46 Park Place Pontymister Risca Newport NP11 6AS
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 22/0163/FULL (Erect single storey rear extension) change material to vertical black treated timber cladding through a process of toast
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Old Goods Yard Park Road Industrial Estate Risca
Re-develop former Terry Howells Builders Merchant site with commercial units use Class B1/B8 with on site parking and turning area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 57 Park Place Pontymister Risca Newport NP11 6BN
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 23 Hillside Risca Newport NP11 6QD
Retain rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Risca in Caerphilly

Property prices in Risca show an average sale price of £253,918, 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 Risca a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Risca

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Risca. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Risca.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Risca were amendments (5), full planning applications (4), advertising consent (1).

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