How long do planning decisions take near Ynysddu?

The average planning decision time near Ynysddu is 91 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 Ynysddu?

The planning approval rate near Ynysddu is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ynysddu?

The most common type of planning application near Ynysddu is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ynysddu?

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Ynysddu, Caerphilly Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ynysddu, Caerphilly.

Caerphilly · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Ynysddu are administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. View the full Caerphilly County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ynysddu

Ynysddu is a quaint village and electoral ward located in the Sirhowy Valley of south-east Wales, within the Caerphilly district and historic Monmouthshire. Situated between Cwmfelinfach and Wyllie, it is approximately 4.3 miles north of Risca and 4 miles south of Blackwood, offering convenient access to the M4 motorway and the Second Severn Crossing. With a population that grew from 2,905 in 2008 to 3,948 in the 2011 Census, Ynysddu presents opportunities for planning applications in a developing community.

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Area Information

Admin district: Caerphilly
Parliamentary constituency: Newport West and Islwyn
LSOA: Caerphilly 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ynysddu based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ynysddu.

- The Mog Cabin 27 High Street Ynysddu Newport NP11 7JJ
Change the use from part residential and retail to full residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Ynysddu in Caerphilly

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ynysddu a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ynysddu

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ynysddu. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Ynysddu.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ynysddu were full planning applications (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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