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Wales · Local authority
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 dates12,682Searchable applications
489Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 11,401 approved or refused records
868Refused applications
10,533 approved · 868 refused · 341 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Dec 2016 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning ApplicationsLocal plan Revised Local Development Plan 2022 - 2037Pre-application advice Planning - Pre-application advice
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanningservices@rctcbc.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesPlanningServices@rctcbc.gov.ukCouncil source
- General council enquiriesdevelopmentcontrolenforcement@rctcbc.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas16 mapped area records
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More application records
- Decided26/0089/DIS
A Drilling & Grouting Validation Report is being submitted to discharge Condition 12.
Clydach Vale Rhondda Cynon Taf Cbc Cambrian Court Business Pavilion Clydach Tonypandy CF40 2XX
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0090/FUL
Rear extensions including first floor above existing and single storey to basement level (amended plans received 26/06/2026)
62 Glyn Street Glynfach Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9LN
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0091/FUL
Retrospective application for siting of an InPost Parcel Locker.
Clearway Texaco Petrol Station Llantrisant Road Llantwit Fardre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 2HA
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0092/ADV
2 Off high level non illuminated tensioned flexible face signs1 Off high level internally illuminated tensioned flexible face sign2 Off free standing totems with internally illuminated letters
University Of South Wales Gatehouse Security And Reception Forest Grove Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1DL
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0093/FUL
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, open porch to front (Amended plans received 10.04.2026).
Wayside 38 Coed Isaf Road Maes-y-coed Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1EL
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Received26/0094/SSO
The intention is to make a planning application for full planning permission for the construction, operation,maintenance and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar farm with an export capacity of circa33MW, complete with landscaping, associated infrastructure, and the provision of access and operationalaccess tracks.
LAND AT TIR-Y-GELLI FARM, YNYSYWBWL, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 3PG
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/0095/SSO
The intention is to make a planning application for full planning permission for the construction, operation,maintenance and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar farm with an export capacity of circa22.2MW, complete with landscaping, associated infrastructure, and the provision of access and operationalaccess tracks
LAND AT GILFACH-Y-RHYD FARM, ABERCYNON, CF45 4RX
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Pending Decision26/0096/FUL
Widening of existing access and provision of surfacing
Land East Of Ely Valley Rd, Coed Ely
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0097/DIS
Discharge of Condition 3 (Piling / Foundation details) of planning permission 25/0770/FUL
Llantrisant Health Park Heol Gwaun Eli Talbot Green, Ynysmaerdy Pontyclun CF72 8XL
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Pending Decision26/0098/DIS
Discharge of Condition 5 (Scheme to deal with contamination) of planning permission 25/0770/FUL
Llantrisant Health Park Heol Gwaun Eli Talbot Green, Ynysmaerdy Pontyclun CF72 8XL
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Pending Decision26/0099/FUL
Proposed demolition of existing garage and rebuilding with bedroom over, rebuild of rear patio and retaining wall (partially retrospective - Structural information received 18.08.2026)
69 Forest View Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3DU
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0100/FUL
Proposed tipping and recycling operation (Retrospective) (Amended / Additional Drawings and Noise Report received 02/07/2026).
Ysgubor Fawr Farm Tir Y Gelli Gelli-wrgan Road Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 3PG
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0101/CPRO
Internal works relating to reallocation of space from interior sports hall to nursery, as well as infilling of one redundant fire exit
Hendreforgan Field, Community Recreation Centre Cambrian Avenue Hendreforgan Gilfach-Goch CF39 8TG
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0102/FUL
Create parking area to front with associated retaining structure.
98 Bryn Ifor Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3AB
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0103/LBC
Replacement of internal gas heating system with electric radiators.
Lloyds Tsb 4A Market Street Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 2TF
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0104/DIS
Discharge of conditions 3 (export date) and 14 (noise) of 15/1635/FUL
Llwyncelyn Farm Hafod Lane Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9UE
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0105/FUL
Proposed overcladding works to existing building pitched roof (Units A1 and A2)
Unit A1 And A2 Greenhams Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5SX
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0106/DIS
Discharge of Condition 11 (Remediation Strategy report) of Planning Permission Ref. 25/0700/FUL
Land Off The A473 CF38 1SU
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0107/FUL
Proposed detached garage
Mayfield Primrose Hill Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7PZ
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Pending Decision26/0108/OUT
Outline planning application for one proposed dwelling (amended plans received 23/06/2026)
Land Is Between Abernant Road And Forge Trip, Abernant
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Pending Decision26/0109/RVOC
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans), 3 (External materials), 4 (Landscaping), 8 (Construction Method Statement), 10 (Drainage arrangements), 12 (Broadband infrastructure), 13 (Site Assessment Survey), 14 (Habitat protection measures) and 15 (Slope stability) of previously approved planning application 23/0901/FUL.
Land Adjoining Coedcae Road Trehafod Pontypridd CF37 2NP
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0110/NMA
Amend Condition 13 of planning permission ref. 24/0068/FUL to change the plant noise rating level from background -10 dB(A) to background -5 dB(A)
Former D & K Blocks University Of South Wales Llantwit Road Treforest CF37 1DL
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0111/FUL
Conversion of building to a single residential dwelling.
St Davids Church House Whiterock Avenue Graig-wen Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 2HA
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0112/FUL
Proposed single storey rear extension
1 Tynybedw Terrace Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6RL
Received 7 Feb 2026
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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