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Planning in Williamstown

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Williamstown in the last 24 months, from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Williamstown

Williamstown is a village nestled in the Rhondda Valley, within the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Established in the 1870s, it lies at the foot of Mynydd Dinas and is considered a district of the nearby village of Penygraig, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Williamstown show an average sale price of £133,578, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Williamstown 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, Williamstown 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 Williamstown, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Williamstown. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), telecoms (3), advertising consent (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Williamstown?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Williamstown. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Williamstown?
The average planning decision time near Williamstown is 79 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 Williamstown?
The planning approval rate near Williamstown is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Williamstown?
The most common type of planning application near Williamstown is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Williamstown?
You can search and track planning applications near Williamstown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.