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Rhondda Cynon Taf planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Also known as RCT.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Rhondda Cynon Taf website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
33,506Searchable applications
503Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 31,154 approved or refused records
3,841Refused applications

27,313 approved · 3,841 refused · 1,029 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Apr 2004 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided16/1019/RVOC

    Variation of Condition 1 of application 15/0667/10 - to extend the temporary period (maximum 1 year as at 23rd October 2015) for an additional 12 months with effect from 23rd October 2016

    Cynon Vale Medical Practice Cardiff Road Mountain Ash CF45 4EY

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  2. Decided16/1017/FUL

    Construction of two storey extension to rear.

    34 Elm Street Ferndale CF43 4PY

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  3. Withdrawn16/1016/TPO

    Trim branches to 2 large trees in front garden, one tree leaning towards drive and one leaning towards the public lane.

    Cwmderwyn 12A Rheidol Close Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0HT

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  4. Decided16/1015/FUL

    First floor extension above garage.

    19 Heol Ysgawen Llanharry Pontyclun CF72 9GD

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  5. Decided16/1014/FUL

    Proposed front porch extension

    74 Holly Street Rhydyfelin Pontypridd CF37 5DA

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  6. Decided16/1013/FUL

    Proposed 2 storey extension to rear.

    25 Bwllfa Road Cwmdare Aberdare CF44 8UG

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  7. Decided16/1012/FUL

    Erection of a livestock shed that will be used for carrying out all sheep stock tasks under cover and housing livestock.

    Mynachdy Farm Mynachdy Road Ynysybwl Pontypridd CF37 3PP

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  8. Withdrawn16/1011/FUL

    This application is for the change of use of the land from agricultural to agricultural/equine and will include the construction of a track that will be approx. 85m in length, 4m wide and include a turning area of 40sqm. There will also be parking spaces for 2 vehicles.

    Land At Coed Gwaenydd Bach Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0BS

    Received 12 Sept 2016
  9. Withdrawn16/1010/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 3, 4 & 5 of application (15/1014/10)

    Heol Pendyrus Ferndale Penrhys

    Received 12 Sept 2016
  10. Decided16/1009/FUL

    Double storey extension to pine end and rear, double storey bay windows with balcony to front and single storey garage to front.

    10 Glenboi Mountain Ash CF45 3DG

    Received 12 Sept 2016
  11. Decided16/1008/FUL

    Install a SPS envirowall insulated render with 1.5mm silicone top coat finish, cream in colour.

    Tonclwyd Fawr Inn Dare Road Cwmdare Aberdare CF44 8UB

    Received 12 Sept 2016
  12. Decided16/1007/CPRO

    Certificate of Lawfulness for use of the premises as a car valeting business

    Unit 24 Highfield Industrial Estate Ferndale CF43 4SX

    Received 12 Sept 2016
  13. Decided16/1006/FUL

    Retention of elevated decking, new retaining boundary wall and fence and new hardstand for off-street car parking.

    24 Gynor Place Ynyshir Porth CF39 0NR

    Received 9 Sept 2016
  14. Decided16/1005/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 12, 16 & 17 of application (16/0555/10)

    Y Noddfa Cowbridge Road Talygarn Pontyclun CF72 9JU

    Received 9 Sept 2016
  15. Decided16/1000/FUL

    Construct new garage to rear of property.

    39 Cowbridge Road Brynsadler Pontyclun CF72 9BS

    Received 8 Sept 2016
  16. Decided16/0999/FUL

    Larger decking to rear of property than was originally granted, also stairway leading onto garden rather than decking that was on original plan. (Amended plan received 03/11/16)

    25 Arthur Street Ystrad Pentre CF41 7QB

    Received 8 Sept 2016
  17. Decided16/0998/DIS

    Drawings prepared by Hammonds Ref TP 01 C, D01, D02, D03, D04, EW01D and HF 01 C. Discharge of conditions 8 & 9 External finishes and boundary treatments.

    Land At Parc Eirin Wilfried Way Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8JQ

    Received 8 Sept 2016
  18. Decided16/0997/FUL

    Retention of existing site levels and valet structures and replacement security flood lighting scheme (retrospective) (Lighting Impact Assessment Report received 29/06/17).

    Trade Centre Wales Cilfynydd Road Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4UQ

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  19. Decided16/0994/FUL

    Change of use of land to car park for staff parking and storage of sales vehicles in association with adjacent Trade Centre Wales car showroom site, including retention of new access off A4054, bus shelter and security fencing and replacement security flood lighting scheme (retrospective).

    The Field Site Cilfynydd Road Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4UQ

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  20. Decided16/0995/FUL

    The construction of granny flat accommodation over existing garage and ancillary accommodation, and the formation of a new car port.

    CWM Mill Heol FFRWD Philip Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1AT

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  21. Decided16/0996/DIS

    PARC EIRIN DEVELOPMENT PLATEAU TIRION SITE TONYREFAIL WILDLIFE PROTECTION PLAN (DURING CONSTRUCTION) VERSION 2: 15.08.16

    Land At Parc Eirin Wilfried Way Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8JQ

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  22. Decided16/0993/CNEI

    Pre-submission consultation in respect of section 36C of the electricity act 1989 (variation of consents under section 36C) for a battery storage facility.

    Pen Y Cymoedd South Of The Heads Of The Valleys Road (A465) Port Talbot

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  23. Decided16/0992/FUL

    Demolish existing garden shed and replace with single storey extension to side of dwelling.

    4 Church Close Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2NW

    Received 7 Sept 2016
  24. Decided16/0991/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension to form a bedroom and shower/toilet and ground floor extension to existing kitchen. (Amended plan received 26/10/16)

    135 Tylacelyn Road Penygraig Tonypandy CF40 1JR

    Received 7 Sept 2016

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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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