How long do planning decisions take near Senghenydd?

The average planning decision time near Senghenydd is 60 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 Senghenydd?

The planning approval rate near Senghenydd is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Senghenydd?

The most common type of planning application near Senghenydd is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Senghenydd?

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Senghenydd, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Senghenydd, Caerphilly.

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About Senghenydd

Senghenydd is a historic mining village located in the Aber Valley community of South Wales, approximately four miles northwest of Caerphilly. Currently part of the Caerphilly county borough, it had a population of 6,696 according to the 2001 Census. In 2023, a significant wind farm proposal aims to surround the village with turbines reaching heights of up to 200 meters, marking a notable development in the area’s planning landscape.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £260,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
LSOA: Caerphilly 022B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Senghenydd.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Senghenydd based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Senghenydd.

- 181 Commercial Street Senghenydd Caerphilly CF83 4GA
Retain balcony to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-08-09
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- Land At Grid Ref 311540 190782 Kingsley Place East Ul Senghenydd
Seek approval of a non-material amendment of planning consent 18/0294/RM (Seek approval of the reserved matters regarding details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Senghenydd in Caerphilly

Property prices in Senghenydd show an average sale price of £260,860, 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 Senghenydd a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Senghenydd

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Senghenydd. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Senghenydd.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Senghenydd slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Senghenydd were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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