How long do planning decisions take near Springfield?

The average planning decision time near Springfield is 51 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 Springfield?

The planning approval rate near Springfield is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Springfield?

The most common type of planning application near Springfield is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Springfield?

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Springfield, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Springfield, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 006F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Springfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Springfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Springfield.

- 33 Sirhowy View Springfield Pontllanfraith Blackwood NP12 2GG
Retain building in rear garden for use as a commercial hair salon
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-29
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- Belmont Garage Newbridge Road Pontllanfraith Blackwood
Demolish existing single storey commercial premises (Class A1 use) and replace with new single storey commercial premises (Class A1 use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 11 Newbridge Road Pontllanfraith Blackwood NP12 2LB
Change the use of the ground floor premises from Class A1 (Shop) to Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services), together with minor shop front alterations including replacement glazing and updated
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Treduston House Cwmalsie Lane Springfield Pontllanfraith Blackwood NP12 2LX
Erect two storey rear extension with single storey rear orangerie
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-11-01
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- Cairdeas Llanarth Road Springfield Pontllanfraith Blackwood NP12 2LG
Erect front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Springfield in Caerphilly

Springfield is a settlement located in Caerphilly, Wales.

Property prices in Springfield show an average sale price of £229,159, 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 Springfield a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Springfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Springfield were discharge of conditions (6), amendments (5), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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