Search Van planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Van · updated daily · Caerphilly County Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Unit B3 Ty Cenydd 45 Castle Street Caerphilly CF83 1NZAwaiting decisionChange the use of existing office to new ground floor restaurant / cafe bar with associated worksReceived 2 Nov 202626/0730/COU
- Dental Surgery 11 Station Terrace Caerphilly CF83 1HDAwaiting decisionErect two storey and single storey rear extensions with internal alterations to extend an existing two storey dental practice, works include the erection of a detached refuse storage areaReceived 19 Oct 202626/0697/FULL
- Caerphilly Leisure And Wellbeing Hub Van Avenue Caerphilly CF83 3TWAwaiting decisionDischarge conditions 17 (Scheme for control of odour), 19 (Illumination- site lighting), 25 (Travel plan (commercial development) and 27 (Odour - ventilation scheme) 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 landscaping)Received 7 Oct 202626/0680/COND
- The Mount 3 Mountain Road Caerphilly CF83 1HGAwaiting decisionChange the use of ground floor and basement areas from former office accommodation into a clinic (Use Class D1)Received 29 Sep 202626/0651/COU
- Rosita's The Visitor Centre - Caerphilly The Twyn Caerphilly CF83 1JLAwaiting decisionRetain external covered dining facility to the terraceReceived 28 Sep 202626/0544/RET
Planning in Van
- Approved
- 87%
- 39 of 45 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Van in the last 24 months, from Caerphilly County Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Van
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CF83 180 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £246,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Van area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Van a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Van, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Van. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), amendments (15), discharge of conditions (11). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.