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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

26,341Searchable applications

508Recorded as pending

90%Approval rate · 24,330 approved or refused records

2,549Refused applications

21,781 approved · 2,549 refused · 769 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Jun 2007 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 22 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Applications Local plan Revised Local Development Plan 2022 - 2037 Pre-application advice Planning - Pre-application advice

Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanningservices@rctcbc.gov.uk Council source
Planning enquiriesPlanningServices@rctcbc.gov.uk Council source
General council enquiriesdevelopmentcontrolenforcement@rctcbc.gov.uk Council source

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More application records

Decided18/0287/CAC
Demolition of The Dragon Inn (Formerly The Bridge Inn) and No. 1 Saron Street, and erection of 3 storey student accommodation block (sui generis) comprising 5 flats. (Amended Plans Received 19th June 2018) - Conservation Area Consent for Demolition.
The Dragon Inn & 1 Saron Street Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1TF
Received 21 Feb 2018
Decided18/0286/RVOC
Variation of Condition 1 of previously approved application 12/1165/15, to extend the period of time for the commencement of works.
Bodwenarth Barns Bodwenarth Farm Cilfynydd Pontypridd CF37 4DX
Received 15 Mar 2018
Decided18/0285/FUL
Proposed detached domestic double garage.
178 Brynmair Road Cwmaman Aberdare CF44 6LS
Received 15 Mar 2018
Decided18/0283/FUL
Retention of existing shop at ground floor level with the conversion of the upper floors to 3 self contained residential units.
115 Dunraven Street Tonypandy CF40 1AS
Received 14 Mar 2018
Decided18/0282/FUL
Retrospective planning application for a change of use of Lanelay Hall to Hotel (Class C1) and other ancillary uses (Amended plans received 21/05/2018 detailing proposed layby and car park alterations).
Lanelay Hall Mountain Road Talbot Green
Received 14 Mar 2018
Decided18/0281/LBC
Refurbishment and conversion of the Boot Hotel, Aberdare, including change of use of the upper floors to residential use to provide 12 units, and creation of a single ground floor retail unit, and associated internal and external alterations (including part demolition on rear elevation/out buildings) increase in height of rear courtyard building by up to 2 metres in height. (Listed Building Consent).
The Boot Hotel Victoria Square Aberdare CF44 7LB
Received 21 Feb 2018
Decided18/0280/FUL
Two storey side extension.
11 Caldicott Close Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2LE
Received 14 Mar 2018
Pending Decision18/0279/TEL
The installation of 2 No antennas located on existing support poles on the rooftop, and ancillary development thereto.
Rombourne Industrial Estate Moy Road Industrial Centre Taffs Well Cardiff CF15 7QR
Received 13 Mar 2018
Decided18/0278/NMA
Non material amendment of previously approved planning application 16/0359/39 for minor alterations to the property layouts to include a reduction in bedrooms together with the removal of the detached garage and relocation of the house type at plot 2 to suit forward vision splay to road.
Aberdare Girls Upper Comprehensive School Cwmbach Road Aber-Nant Aberdare CF44 0NF
Received 8 Mar 2018
Decided18/0277/NMA
Non material amendment of previously approved planning application 17/0691/10 for the inclusion of 2no windows to the west elevation.
5 Brynhyfryd Cwmaman Aberdare CF44 6LE
Received 9 Mar 2018
Decided18/0276/FUL
Proposed rear single storey extension.
37 Williams Street Brynna Pontyclun CF72 9QJ
Received 13 Mar 2018
Decided18/0275/FUL
Proposed two storey and first floor extensions.
44 Parc Nant Celyn Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1AJ
Received 13 Mar 2018
Decided18/0274/FUL
Proposed full width ground floor extension to rear.
11 Blaenlau Street Penygraig Tonypandy CF40 1LN
Received 12 Mar 2018
Decided18/0273/DIS
Discharge of Condition 7 (Materials) of previously approved application 16/0216/10.
Calon Cefn Pennar The Avenue Cefnpennar Mountain Ash CF45 4DT
Received 12 Mar 2018
Decided18/0272/FUL
2 storey, 3 bedroom detached dwelling house with new vehicular access and car parking for 3 cars
Havachat Cardiff Road Mwyndy Pontyclun CF72 8PN
Received 12 Mar 2018
Decided18/0271/ADV
Proposed new signage
35A-36A High Street Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9SW
Received 12 Mar 2018
Decided18/0270/FUL
Proposed remodelling, extension and change of use to include: redesign and reconstruction of shop fronts and fascia, change of use of 36A High Street to A3 use and incorporation within existing fish & chip shop, takeaway and restaurant, three storey rear extension to provide lower ground storage, ground floor restaurant extension and three additional flats to the existing first floor flat, demolition of rear garage blocks and erection of two new garages with 8 no parking spaces and widened vehicular access from Davies Row.
35A-36A High Street Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9SW
Received 12 Mar 2018
Decided18/0269/RVOC
Removal of Condition 6 (Bridge Structural Assessment) of previously approved application 11/0886/20 for Demolition of Former School Building (Amended description received)
Blaenrhondda Primary School Brook Street Blaenrhondda Treorchy CF42 5SB
Received 9 Mar 2018
Decided18/0268/FUL
Change of use from Barbers Shop (A1 Use) to take away sandwich shop (A3).
Kudos Hairdressing 2 Cowbridge Road Pontyclun CF72 9ED
Received 9 Mar 2018
Decided18/0267/FUL
Proposed use as a supported living property for 7 residents and associated staff facilities (C2 Residential Care Home) (Amended description and further supporting statements submitted).
Danycraig 11 Vicarage Road Penygraig Tonypandy CF40 1HR
Received 9 Mar 2018
Decided18/0266/FUL
First floor rear extension.
24 Davies Street Porth CF39 0DB
Received 9 Mar 2018
Decided18/0265/DIS
Discharge of Condition 2 (Photographic Survey) of previously approved application 11/0886/20.
Blaenrhondda Primary School Brook Street Blaenrhondda Treorchy CF42 5SB
Received 8 Mar 2018
Decided18/0264/FUL
Proposed two storey side extension.
5 Bedw Street Cymmer Porth CF39 9LD
Received 8 Mar 2018
Decided18/0263/CPRO
Certificate of lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension.
79 Ffordd Dol Y Coed Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9WA
Received 9 Mar 2018

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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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