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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

28,494Searchable applications

507Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 26,354 approved or refused records

2,988Refused applications

23,366 approved · 2,988 refused · 875 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Jun 2006 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 23 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

Decided17/1140/ADV
Proposed signage to be secured on metal fencing around the perimeter of the Tennis Courts.
Tennis Courts Tonteg Park Main Road Church Village
Received 18 Oct 2017
Decided17/1139/FUL
First floor rear extension.
73 Heath Terrace Ynyshir Porth CF39 0HT
Received 18 Oct 2017
Invalid17/1100/DIS
Discharge of condition 3 (full engineering design details) of previously approved planning application 16/0299/08.
Porth County Community School Cemetery Road Porth CF39 0BS
Received 18 Oct 2017
Pending Decision17/1137/FUL
Proposed Change of use from former factory site to vehicle salvage yard with the retention of building and erection of workshop and storage containers (Amended Block Plan rec 28/02/18). (Phase 1 investigation report received 12/12/2018).
Ridgewell Way Salem Terrace Llwyn-Y-Pia Tonypandy
Received 17 Oct 2017
Decided17/1136/DIS
Discharge of conditions 4 - Reinstatement of hedgerow, 5 - Bat and bird monitoring scheme, 6 - Species and habitat protection and mitigation plan, 8 - External finish details and maintenance, 12 - Wheel washing facilities, 14 - Radar mitigation measures & 15 - Construction management of marshy grassland.
Land 400M To The West Of Rhiwfelin Fach Farm North Of The Royal Mint Llantrisant Pontyclun
Received 17 Oct 2017
Decided17/1131/FUL
Proposed two storey extension.
57 Mikado Street Penygraig Tonypandy CF40 1EH
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1135/FUL
Single storey modular office block to replace existing office space within worshop area.
Mid Glam Construction The Square Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NR
Received 17 Oct 2017
Withdrawn17/1134/DIS
Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 (drainage arrangements & works), 9, 11 & 12 (contamination), and 13 (surface water drainage) of previously approved planning application 16/0525/10
Development Site Penderyn Road Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9SH
Received 16 Oct 2017
Unknown17/1133/DIS
Discharge of condition 3 (contamination), 4 (flood risk management) and 5 (traffic management & wheel washing) of previously approved planning application 17/0858/10
Land Adjacent And NW Of Bute Place Penderyn Road Hirwaun CF44 9SH
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1132/FUL
Proposed re-located vehicular access and new, realigned wall to front of property onto A473.
The Bungalow The Square Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9NR
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1130/FUL
Proposed detached double garage (amended plan received 28/01/2018).
2 Ynysmaerdy Terrace Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8LG
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1129/FUL
Proposed change of use from photographic studio into cafe with internal alterations and external decoration.
Photo Colour Wales Ltd 33 Victoria Square Aberdare CF44 7LB
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1128/FUL
New first floor extension.
27 Eva Street Mountain Ash CF45 3LF
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1127/AGR
Removal of 150 - 200mm top soil, replace with hardcore to form the 3m wide track. A thin layer of topsoil will be spread alongside the track to give a greater depth of topsoil in this area.
Garth Fawr Farm Cilfynydd Pontypridd CF37 4HP
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1126/FUL
Rear two storey extension to enclose a staircase and new fencing to side and rear of property.
Sunnyside 27 Lowerdale Drive Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8DY
Received 16 Oct 2017
Decided17/1125/GREG
Proposed substation and associated hardstanding, new drop kerb to existing footway, to serve the Tonyrefail School Redevelopment.
Tonyrefail Comprehensive School Gilfach Road Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8HG
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1124/FUL
Single storey extension to side of property, porch extension to front of property, incorporated into the new extension.
28 Colbourne Road Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2LN
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1123/FUL
Proposed first floor extension above existing garage.
34 Llanerch Goed Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2TB
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1122/FUL
Demolish existing front porch/extension and rebuild and attic conversion.
18B Lanpark Road Pontypridd CF37 2DH
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1121/FUL
Rear single storey extension and rear dormer extension.
5 Heol Dowlais Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1BB
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1120/OUT
Outline application for one dwelling house (Amended plans received 24/11/17).
Garden Of 1 Woodfield Terrace Trehafod Pontypridd CF37 2NR
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1108/RVOC
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of previously approved planning application 17/0561/10.
7 Cornwall Road Williamstown Tonypandy CF40 1PR
Received 13 Oct 2017
Decided17/1119/FUL
Replacement and reposition of existing shed rear garden.
109 Springfield Gardens Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9LQ
Received 12 Oct 2017
Decided17/1118/FUL
Construction of temporary access road and road junction to the west of the existing car park (Morrison's) to link to the A4233/A4058, including alterations to car park and existing footpath. The closure of existing car park access and Pontypridd Road, B4278 to enable renewal works to Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water main.
Morrisons Superstore Pontypridd Road Porth CF39 9BA
Received 12 Oct 2017

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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.

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