Taffs Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Taffs Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement
About Taffs Well
Taff's Well is a semi-rural village and electoral ward situated at the south-eastern edge of Rhondda Cynon Taf, just 6 miles northwest of Cardiff. Known as the "Gates to the Valleys," it features the only thermal spring in Wales, with warm waters believed to rise from Carboniferous Limestone. This unique natural resource, along with its cultural significance—highlighted by the local myth of the Taff's Well Turtle—makes Taff's Well a notable area for planning applications, particularly in relation to environmental and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff West
- LSOA: Cardiff 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Taffs Well.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Taffs Well.
- 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 Taffs Well based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Taffs Well.
- - 1 Brynau Road Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7SA
Demolish attached single skin flat roof garage and front porch. Reinstate with cavity wall construction 1 metre wider than original garage with pitched tiled roof to same height as existing roof. Chan
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 6 Garth Street Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7PJ
Change of boundary treatment from hedge to trellis and climbing plants.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 Alfred's Terrace Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7RJ
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new wooden door and frame to the front elevation of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Ty Nant Cottage Ty Rhiw Farm South View Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7RZ
Proposed Stable, Field Shelter and Manege with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 14 Tabor Street Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7PS
Discharge of Condition 3 (Ecology Method Statement) and 4 (Biodiveristy Enhancement).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 13 West View Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7SF
Proposed two storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-11-30
View full details - - Opposite 87 Ty Rhiw Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7RW
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 74 Ty Rhiw Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7RX
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 124 Ty Rhiw Ty-rhiw Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7RY
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - 23/1021/DIS - Taffs Well Railway Station Car Park Cardiff Road Taff's Well Cardiff CF15 7PE
Discharge of condition 38 Phase 4 - (Station Phase): Construction Noise Management Plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 40 Heol Berry Gwaelod-y-garth Cardiff CF15 9HB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Taffs Well in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Taff's Well is a semi-rural village and electoral ward situated at the south-eastern edge of Rhondda Cynon Taf, just 6 miles northwest of Cardiff. Known as the "Gates to the Valleys," it features the only thermal spring in Wales, with warm waters believed to rise from Carboniferous Limestone. This unique natural resource, along with its cultural significance—highlighted by the local myth of the Taff's Well Turtle—makes Taff's Well a notable area for planning applications, particularly in relation to environmental and community development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Taffs Well a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Taffs Well 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 Taffs Well
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Taffs Well. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Taffs Well maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Taffs Well were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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