How long do planning decisions take near Thomastown?

The average planning decision time near Thomastown is 84 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 Thomastown?

The planning approval rate near Thomastown is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thomastown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Thomastown?

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Thomastown, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thomastown, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Thomastown

Thomastown is a village situated within the community of Tonyrefail in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. Located to the south of Tonyrefail in the 'Tonyrefail West' electoral ward, it lies along the A4119 in the Ely Valley, making it an area of interest for local planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £141,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Rhondda and Ogmore
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 017F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thomastown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thomastown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Thomastown.

- 28 Gelli Seren Close Thomastown Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8EF
Proposed detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Farmhouse Tylcha Wen Farm Gelli'r Haidd Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8AQ
Discharge of conditions 2c and 4 (Chimney Flue Specification) and 3 (Roof Lights) of previously approved planning application 23/1364/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-09-13
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- 44 Tylchawen Terrace Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8AH
Demolition of small lean-to at rear of property. Erection of two storey rear extension with sedum roof over Ground floor extension. Dropped kerb at front of house, with parking for 2 vehicles, (using
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-01-24
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24/0383/FUL - 62 Tylchawen Terrace Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8AH
Single storey rear extension, new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-17
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24/0122/FUL - 59 Francis Street Thomastown Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8DR
Application for a dropped kerb for vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Thomastown in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Thomastown show an average sale price of £141,789, 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 Thomastown a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Thomastown

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Thomastown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thomastown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Thomastown were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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