How long do planning decisions take near Treforest?

The average planning decision time near Treforest is 52 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 Treforest?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Treforest?

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

How can I track planning applications near Treforest?

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Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales · settlement

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About Treforest

Treforest is a village located in the south-east of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It falls within the Treforest electoral ward and is part of the Pontypridd Town community, situated along the west bank of the River Taff, opposite the village of Glyntaff on the east bank. This strategic location may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £192,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Parliamentary constituency: Pontypridd
LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 021F

Crime Statistics

114 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 48
vehicle-crime: 13
burglary: 11
criminal-damage-arson: 11
public-order: 11
other-theft: 7
other-crime: 5
shoplifting: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Treforest.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Treforest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Treforest.

- Former D & K Blocks University Of South Wales Llantwit Road Treforest CF37 1DL
Amend Condition 13 of planning permission ref. 24/0068/FUL to change the plant noise rating level from background -10 dB(A) to background -5 dB(A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-06
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- University Of South Wales Gatehouse Security And Reception Forest Grove Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1DL
2 Off high level non illuminated tensioned flexible face signs 1 Off high level internally illuminated tensioned flexible face sign 2 Off free standing totems with internally illuminated letters
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2026-02-03
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- University Of South Wales Llantwit Road Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1TR
Installation of ATM Collar
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Land Adjacent To Forest View Brook Street Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1TW
Discharge of conditions 3 (External materials), 4 (Retaining Wall Structures), 5 (Landscaping), 9 (Broadband Infrastructure), 10 and 11 (Contamination) and 14 (Public Right of Way Method Statement) of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2025-01-04
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- 1 Cae Nant Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5PY
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2024-09-11
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23/0344/LBLA - Crawshay Obelisk Castle Inn Footbridge Castle Street Treforest Pontypridd
Proposed repair works to the Crawshay Obelisk
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rhondda | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Treforest in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Property prices in Treforest show an average sale price of £192,169, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Treforest area recorded 114 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Treforest

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Treforest. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

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

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Treforest were full planning applications (5), advertising consent (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 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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