Van, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Van, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
About Van
Van is a suburban community located in the eastern part of Caerphilly, Wales, characterized by its extensive post-war housing estates, including Lansbury Park, Porset Park, Castle Park, Mornington Meadows, and Badgers Wood. The area features a mix of residential properties, a single industrial estate, and The Fisherman's Rest pub, serving as the local social hub. Van is served by St James Primary School and falls within the electoral ward of Caerphilly County Borough Council. The population has seen a slight decline from 5,050 in 2001 to 4,923 in 2011, indicating a stable residential community with potential planning opportunities.
Population: 4,581 (2021) · Area: 311.8 km²
District: Caerphilly County Borough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £260,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Van.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Van.
- 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 Van based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Van.
- - Caerphilly Leisure And Wellbeing Hub Van Avenue Caerphilly CF83 3TW
Seek approval of a non material amendement to planning consent 24/0120/LA (Erect new leisure and wellbeing hub including swimming pool, studios and fitness suite, along with associated car parking and
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Austin Grange Maes Glas South Ul Caerphilly CF83 1LN
Discharge condition 6 (Contamination - soil import testing) of planning consent 20/0319/NCC (Vary condition 03 of planning application 17/0304/NCC (Vary condition 03 of planning consent P/05/1683 (Ere
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Warren Wernddu Road Wern Ddu Caerphilly CF83 3DA
Erect replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Suite 5 - The Octagon Van Court Caerphilly Business Park Caerphilly CF83 3ED
Change the use from Class B1 (Business) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Institution)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 29 Cwrt Ty Mawr Caerphilly CF83 3EQ
Erect side extension, front porch and new parking area to front of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Nant Y Calch Farm 31 Warren Drive Caerphilly CF83 1HQ
Demolish existing farm buildings and re-develop site to deliver 44 No. 100% affordable housing scheme with associated access road, landscaping and amenity space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Caerphilly Leisure And Wellbeing Hub Van Avenue Caerphilly CF83 3TW
Discharge conditions 09 (Contamination), 18 (Storage - waste), 22 (Grease trap) and 28 (Noise - scheme of control) of planning consent 24/0120/LA (Erect new leisure and wellbeing hub including swimmin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Caerphilly Leisure And Wellbeing Hub Van Avenue Caerphilly CF83 3TW
Discharge condition 23 (Materials) of planning consent 24/0120/LA (Erect new leisure and wellbeing hub including swimming pool, studios and fitness suite, along with associated car parking and landsca
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Warren Wernddu Road Wern Ddu Caerphilly CF83 3DA
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage and outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 316303 186554 Caerphilly Business Park Caerphilly
Discharge conditions 03 (Site control - scheme major development 1), 04 (Site control - scheme major development 2) and 05 (CEMP (wildlife) of planning consent 24/0120/LA (Erect new leisure and wellbe
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Hawthorn 14 Underwood Caerphilly CF83 1HW
Erect single storey rear extension and roof replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Austin Grange Maes Glas South Ul Caerphilly CF83 1LN
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 22/0997/NCC (Vary condition 27 (CEMP) of Planning Consent 22/0619/NCC (Vary condition 02 of planning consent 21/1090/RM (Seek approval
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Austin Grange Maes Glas South Ul Caerphilly CF83 1LN
Discharge conditions 14 (Bats - light mitigation strategy) and 17 (Biodiversity Strategy) of planning consent 22/0997/NCC (Vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Consent 22/0619/NCC (Vary condi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 87 Van Road Caerphilly CF83 1LA
Retain and complete the erection of single storey rear garage
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Van in Caerphilly
Van is a suburban community located in the eastern part of Caerphilly, Wales, characterized by its extensive post-war housing estates, including Lansbury Park, Porset Park, Castle Park, Mornington Meadows, and Badgers Wood. The area features a mix of residential properties, a single industrial estate, and The Fisherman's Rest pub, serving as the local social hub. Van is served by St James Primary School and falls within the electoral ward of Caerphilly County Borough Council. The population has seen a slight decline from 5,050 in 2001 to 4,923 in 2011, indicating a stable residential community with potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,581 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Caerphilly County Borough district.
Van covers an area of approximately 311.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Van show an average sale price of £260,860, 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 Van a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Van 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 Van
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Van. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Van.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Van were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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