Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly · Wales · Town
About Ystrad Mynach
Ystrad Mynach, located in the Rhymney Valley of Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, is approximately 5 miles north of Caerphilly and had a population of 19,204 as of the 2011 census. Historically a rural farming area, the town transformed significantly during the Industrial Revolution due to coal mining in the South Wales Coalfield. Today, it is part of the Gelligaer community, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Ystrad Mynach.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £231,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerphilly
- LSOA: Caerphilly 012D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ystrad Mynach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ystrad Mynach.
- 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 Ystrad Mynach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Ystrad Mynach.
- - Caerphilly Borough Mind 36 Penallta Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AN
Change the use of disused office into 5 bed HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - PREMIER Unit A 18 Bedwlwyn Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AD
Convert and extend first floor to create 4 No. flats and 2 No. A2 use units; to include associated external alterations and off-street parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 38 Station Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AT
Demolish single storey rear extension, erect two storey rear extension and amend internal layout
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 40 - 44 & 46 - 48 Bedwlwyn Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AE
Demolish existing buildings and proposed development of 24 affordable apartments, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - PREMIER Unit A 18 Bedwlwyn Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AD
Convert and extend first floor to create 4no. flats and 2no. A2 use units; to include associated external alterations and off-street parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 59 Heathlands Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7NZ
Erect one and a half storey side extension, single storey rear extension, extend existing front and rear dormer windows and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - 26/0033/COU - 10 Commercial Street Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7DX
Change the use from Class D1 (Non Residential Institutions) to Sui Generis (nail salon)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 27 Bedwlwyn Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7AA
Change the use and subdivide former bank (Class A2) to form two commercial units at ground floor level, create one bedroom apartment at first floor level and necessary internal and minor external modi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 32 Trinity Close Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7DT
Demolish existing garage, erect single storey rear extension and loft conversion with associated refurbishment works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 15-17 Bedwlwyn Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7WS
Erect fascia and projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Profess LPG LTD Central Street Ystrad Mynach CF82 7EN
Change the use from D2 to B8 for storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 26 Pantycelyn Street Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7BL
Retain and complete single storey rear garage
Status: Permitted | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 5 Pengam Road Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 8AA
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 22/0460/FULL (Convert attached garage into habitable room) to change from pitched roof to flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 18 Tyn-y-coed Tredomen Hengoed CF82 7DD
Erect hip to gable extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 9 Fferm-y-bryn Tredomen Hengoed CF82 7BD
Seek the approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 22/0922/FULL (Carry out internal and external alterations to existing building including reconfiguration of the existing community hal
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Office And Warehouse 78A Commercial Street Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7DY
Erect detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Ystrad Mynach in Caerphilly
Ystrad Mynach, located in the Rhymney Valley of Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, is approximately 5 miles north of Caerphilly and had a population of 19,204 as of the 2011 census. Historically a rural farming area, the town transformed significantly during the Industrial Revolution due to coal mining in the South Wales Coalfield. Today, it is part of the Gelligaer community, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Ystrad Mynach show an average sale price of £231,159, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ystrad Mynach is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Ystrad Mynach. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Ystrad Mynach.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ystrad Mynach were full planning applications (13), amendments (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cefn Hengoed planning applications
- Hengoed planning applications
- Maesycwmmer planning applications
- Tredomen planning applications
- Twyn Shôn-Ifan planning applications
- Parc Penallta Country Park planning applications
- Fleur-de-lis planning applications
- Tir-y-berth planning applications
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.