How long do planning decisions take near Ton Pentre?

The average planning decision time near Ton Pentre is 53 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 Ton Pentre?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ton Pentre?

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

How can I track planning applications near Ton Pentre?

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Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Ton Pentre are administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. View the full Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ton Pentre

Ton Pentre is a village located in the picturesque Rhondda Valley within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Once a hub for coal mining, it is now part of the community of Pentre and is historically linked to the district of Ystradyfodwg, named after its local church. The village gained notable recognition in 1924 when the Duke of York famously played golf there with Trade Unionist Frank Hodges, marking a significant moment in its history.

Population: 1,028

District: Pentre

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £141,153 (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 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ton Pentre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ton Pentre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Ton Pentre.

- Ton Pentre And Gelli Community Centre Dinam Park Tonpentre Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7AT
Installation of a small-scale wind turbine to the rear of the Community Centre.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-11-22
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- 12 Upper Canning Street Tonpentre Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7HG
Full Width extension to form a kitchen and bedroom and Summer House together with a rear dormer to form a bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-04-14
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24/0498/TEL - Maendy Farm Tonpentre Pentre
Install 5G Electronic Communications Apparatus - removal / installation of antennas
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-05-15
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24/0337/TEL - 71 Ton Row Tonpentre Pentre CF41 7AW
Install fixed line broadband apparatus - 1 x 10m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-04-05
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- 84 Dinam Park Tonpentre Pentre CF41 7DY
Proposed two storey side extension and rear garden engineering works to level the ground and front parking provision
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-03-20
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24/0282/FUL - 84 Dinam Park Tonpentre Pentre CF41 7DY
Proposed two storey side extension and rear garden engineering works to level the ground and front parking provision
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-03-20
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23/1252/FUL - 1 Elizabeth Close Pentre CF41 7LE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-11-03
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23/0537/FUL - 33 Whitefield Street Tonpentre Pentre CF41 7AR
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Ton Pentre in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Ton Pentre show an average sale price of £141,153, 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 Ton Pentre a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ton Pentre

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ton Pentre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

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

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ton Pentre were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were 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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