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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
11,502Searchable applications
482Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 10,299 approved or refused records
779Refused applications

9,520 approved · 779 refused · 301 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Nov 2017 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning ApplicationsLocal plan Revised Local Development Plan 2022 - 2037Pre-application advice Planning - Pre-application advice

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas16 mapped area records
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More application records

  1. Decided24/1090/TEL

    Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.

    18 Dynea Close Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5EG

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  2. Pending Decision24/1091/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 5 (Scheme for biodiversity) and Condition 6 (design and details of private shared access) of 23/1294/10

    Fairleap House Brecon Road Hirwaun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9NS

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  3. Withdrawn24/1092/FUL

    New detached garage with storage room above, Demolish existing rear extension and construct two storey and single storey rear extension. Raise ridge of main roof, new rear dormer attic conversion and roof windows to front elevation.

    17 Coplestone Street Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3LY

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  4. Decided24/1093/FUL

    Two storey rear extension.

    72 Cae Felin Parc Hirwaun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9QQ

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  5. Decided24/1094/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (contamination) of previously approved planning application 23/0164/10

    Treforest Service Station Tonteg Road Treforest Industrial Estate Pontypridd CF37 5UA

    Received 30 Oct 2024
  6. Withdrawn24/1095/FUL

    Proposed rear dormer extension, ground floor rear extension and modifications.

    Meadow Cottage Gilfach Road Hendreforgan Gilfach-goch Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8YB

    Received 30 Oct 2024
  7. Decided24/1096/FUL

    Addition of dormer window along with addition of hard standing drop off area

    Grovefield House Heol Dinas Pen-y-graig Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 1HL

    Received 30 Oct 2024
  8. Decided24/1097/NMA

    Non Material Amendment sought to turn the roof 90 degrees.

    The Stables Collenna Road Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8EL

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  9. Decided24/1098/FUL

    Proposed roof dormer and stairwell extension, with new window openings on the side elevation and associated works. Division of the existing ground-floor shop into two separate units, along with the installation of a new shop front and a side entrance door.

    43 Church Road Tonpentre Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7EG

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  10. Decided24/1100/FUL

    Construction of wooden fence and gate (retrospective).

    139 Morien Crescent Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5PT

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  11. Unknown24/1101/SSO

    EIA Screening Opinion in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017. The request relates to a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at Land at Cefn Farm, Mount Road, Rhigos, Aberdare, CF44 9YS.

    Land At Cefn Farm, Mount Road Rhigos Aberdare CF44 9YA

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  12. Decided24/1102/FUL

    Construct an extension on top of existing rear kitchen extension to house a bedroom.

    3 Lock Street Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 4UF

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  13. Decided24/1103/FUL

    Installation of external BC lift and access works.

    17 Bryn Hir Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0ET

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  14. Decided24/1104/FUL

    2 Semi-Detached three bedroom dwellings.

    Land At Tudor Road Gelli Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7NH

    Received 1 Nov 2024
  15. Decided24/1105/GDO

    Demolish of north half of the factory and rebuild on same footprint with higher eaves height and new mezzanine flooring.

    GB-Sol, Renewable Energy Works, Building B2 Taffs Fall Road Treforest Industrial Estate Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5TF

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  16. Decided24/1106/FUL

    Change of use from residential (C3) to a HMO (C4) (4 bedrooms).

    17 Mount Pleasant Terrace Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3AN

    Received 2 Nov 2024
  17. Decided24/1107/CPRO

    Single storey extension.

    8 Heol Miskin Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9AJ

    Received 2 Nov 2024
  18. Decided24/1108/FUL

    Removal of 1.4 metre wall and construction of 1.8 metre fence around back garden and 1.5 metre wall around front garden next to footpath. The placement of a double gate on back garden fence.

    30 Heol Brynau Ty-rhiw Ffynnon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf CF15 7SA

    Received 3 Nov 2024
  19. Decided24/1109/FUL

    1 No. detached dwelling, with detached garage.

    Plot 7A Ailsa, Moss Place, Aber-Nant Aberdare CF44 0YU

    Received 3 Nov 2024
  20. Decided24/1110/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension above existing utility and bathroom to form a dressing room/wardrobe. Also the construction of a garage with personal office.

    Pen Parc Cymmer Road Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9BL

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  21. Decided24/1111/FUL

    Off road car parking for matchday relief for neighbouring streets

    Glassbrook Field Glasbrook Terrace Penrhiwceiber Mountain Ash CF45 3SY

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  22. Decided24/1112/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension above existing kitchen and bathroom to form a bedroom and en-suite also the construction of a Garden Shed

    6 Clara Street Tonpentre Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7HQ

    Received 4 Nov 2024
  23. Decided24/1113/FUL

    Extend existing pitch roof line throughout new extension. All materials and finishes to match existing store building.

    Greenfield Hotel And Public Bar 13 - 14 William Street Ystrad Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7QR

    Received 30 Oct 2024
  24. Decided24/1114/FUL

    Single storey rear and side wrap around extension.

    8 Heol Brynmor John Church Village Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1UH

    Received 30 Oct 2024

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