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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
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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
13,165Searchable applications
491Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 11,850 approved or refused records
909Refused applications

10,941 approved · 909 refused · 357 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Aug 2016 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Decided26/0791/CNEI

    Vary condition 2 of P/23/473/RLX (as amended by P/26/207/NMA) to increase tip height of three turbines (turbines 1, 2 & 6) from 130m to 149.9m

    Upper Ogmore Valley Between Blaengwynfi, Nantymoel & Blaengarw In Bridgend & Neath Port Talbot, CF32 8AH

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  2. Pending Decision26/0792/FUL

    Proposed Increase in roof ridge height to provide loft accommodation and erection of a single-storey rear extension

    Cartref 10 Brynna Road Brynna Rhondda Cynon Taf CF35 6PD

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  3. Pending Decision26/0793/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (Drainage) ,7 (Boundary Treatments),11 (Parking Layout) and 12 (Highway Improvements) of planning permission 18/0089/FUL.

    Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  4. Pending Decision26/0794/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 6 (Odour/Fumes) of Planning Permission 23/0054/FUL

    Land Adj To HBH Land Rovers Caerphilly Road Nantgarw Taff's Well

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  5. Pending Decision26/0795/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension above existing kitchen to form a bedroom.

    13 Tylacoch Place Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6DH

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  6. Pending Decision26/0796/DIS

    Discharge Conditions 3 (samples) & 4 (biodiversity enhancement) of previously approved 25/1048/FUL (Two storey side extension)

    5 Lonydd Glas Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9FZ

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  7. Pending Decision26/0797/ADV

    Display of Llanharan Community Council flag on a flagpole proposed under a separate full planning application

    Roundabout Enterprise Way/Bridgend Road A473 Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9ZD

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  8. Pending Decision26/0798/TPO

    Tree pruning - coppice and side reducing on 11kv overhead power lines (Statutory maintenance safety clearance). Species include Birch, Oak, Sycamore, Willow and Hazel

    Blaennantygroes (Woodland Near Nant Y Groes) Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  9. Pending Decision26/0799/DEM

    Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of the residential properties known as 1-6 Clydach Terrace and 7-16 Clydach Terrace, including all associated structures and external works within the application site. The works include the demolition and removal of the existing buildings, associated outbuildings and ancillary structures; removal of foundations and redundant below-ground construction where required; removal of existing flagstone and tarmac footpaths, paved and hardstanding areas, kerbs and edgings; and removal of other redundant external works and structures associated with the existing residential development.

    1-6 & 7-16 Clydach Terrace Ynys-y-bwl Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 3LT

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  10. Pending Decision26/0800/FUL

    Retrospective change of use from former sports and physical training facility (D2 Use) to motor vehicle sales and display with associated offices, together with proposed ancillary vehicle preparation/workshop use within part of the existing building and associated EV/Hybrid diagnostic and battery testing facilities (Sui Generis use)

    Valleys Sport Network Canal Road Cwmbach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0AG

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  11. Decided26/0801/TEL

    The upgrading works to the existing telecommunications mast located at the above location

    Farmhouse Nant Melyn Farm Queen Street Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8TS

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  12. Pending Decision26/0805/DEM

    Demolition of former office accommodation with the ground of Bronwydd House Porth, excluding listed house and associated attached structures.

    Former Council Offices Bronwydd Bronwydd Avenue Cymer Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  13. Pending Decision26/0808/CPRO

    Certificate of Lawfulness proposed is sought in relation to hours of deliveries.

    Unit 7 Marks And Spencer Plc Newpark District Shopping Centre Talbot Green Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8LW

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  14. Pending Decision26/0811/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Drainage) of planning permission 21/1155/FUL.

    16 Whitting Street Ynys-hir Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  15. Pending Decision26/0813/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear / side extension & front porch Alterations, including demolition of existing single storey rear extension

    41 Dol Y Llan Miskin Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8RY

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  16. Pending Decision26/0815/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions 12 (AIL Highway Assessment) & 16 (AIL Highway Works) of planning permission 25/0619/RVOC (Updated Information Rec. 08/10/26)

    Twyn Hywel Energy

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  17. Pending Decision26/0817/FUL

    Proposed conversion of existing garage to create a 1 bed residential unit.

    41 Wood Road Treforest Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1RH

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  18. Pending Decision26/0819/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions 7 (Validation Report) and 8 (Vertification Report) of planning permission 24/1297/FUL.

    Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC Clydach Vale Cambrian Court Business Pavilion Clydach Tonypandy CF40 2XX

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  19. Decided26/0822/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Ecological Mitigation & Enhancement) & 4 (Grassland Protection) of previously approved 26/0072/GREG.

    Parcel Of Land Adjacent To Clydach Vale Country Park Opposite Cambrian Football Ground Clydach Vale Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  20. Pending Decision26/0825/DGOV

    Consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to upgrade the existing pole mounted transformer as part of network reinforcement including changing existing H pole to 12m in height.

    Gelliwion Road Pontypridd CF37 1QD

    Received 18 Sept 2026
  21. Pending Decision26/0826/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 13 (Noise) of planning application 24/0068/FUL.

    Former Blocks D & K University Of South Wales Llantwit Road Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1TR

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  22. Pending Decision26/0830/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of previously approved planning application 26/0145/FUL, for the erection of a temporary meteorological mast and ancillary structures for measurement of wind and weather data.

    Agricultural Land To The West Of Aberdare

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  23. Pending Decision26/0831/TEL

    Prior notification application for the removal of 1no. existing equipment cabinet and the installation of 1no. new generator cabin, 2no. new equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works thereto.

    Area Of Carpark Adjacent To CB Fabrications/Cynon Valley Roofing Canal Road Aberdare CF44 0AE

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  24. Pending Decision26/0832/FUL

    The proposal seeks permission for the change of use of the existing premises from Use Class A1 (Retail) to a mixed Use Class D2 (Assembly and Leisure) and Use Class A3 (Food and Drink) to create Kaizen Gym, a modern, inclusive and community-focused health, fitness and wellbeing facility with an associated cafThe principal use will be as a gym and leisure facility providing cardiovascular, strength and resistance training, free weights, functional fitness, group exercise and general health and wellbeing facilities. The development will also include changing rooms, showers, accessible facilities, recovery facilities, reception and a small caf? serving coffee, refreshments, smoothies, protein shakes and light food.A key objective of Kaizen is to create a welcoming facility that encourages greater participation in physical activity across the local community. The gym will cater for a broad range of ages, abilities and fitness levels, from younger people beginning their fitness journey through to older members wishing to remain active and improve their strength, mobility and general wellbeing.Accessibility and inclusivity are important parts of the development. The premises will provide improved access for disabled people and wheelchair users, together with accessible facilities and exercise equipment suitable for users with different physical abilities. The intention is to reduce barriers to exercise and make health and fitness accessible to as broad a section of the community as reasonably possible.There is already significant demonstrated local demand for the facility, with over 250 people registering on the Kaizen waiting list prior to opening. Kaizen intends to actively engage with the surrounding community and develop a positive environment centred around physical activity, health, wellbeing and social interaction.The development is expected to create more than seven jobs, including positions across gym operations, fitness, customer service, reception,

    Unit 47 Gelli Industrial Estate Gelli Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf

    Received 24 Sept 2026

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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.

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