Wattsville, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wattsville, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Wattsville are administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. View the full Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wattsville
Wattsville is a small village located in the Sirhowy Valley, approximately eight miles northwest of Newport. Established in the 20th century, it was primarily developed to provide housing for mine workers, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications within this historic community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £253,918 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
- LSOA: Caerphilly 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wattsville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wattsville.
- 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 Wattsville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wattsville.
- - Wattsville Recreation Ground Islwyn Road South Lane Wattsville
Change the use of existing shipping container to create a pizza takeaway unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - The Tower Hafod Tudor Terrace Wattsville Newport NP11 7QQ
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for continual use as existing care facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Wattsville in Caerphilly
Wattsville is a small village located in the Sirhowy Valley, approximately eight miles northwest of Newport. Established in the 20th century, it was primarily developed to provide housing for mine workers, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications within this historic community.
Property prices in Wattsville show an average sale price of £253,918, 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 Wattsville a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wattsville 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 Wattsville
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wattsville. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wattsville.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wattsville were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.