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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

29,713Searchable applications

503Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 27,532 approved or refused records

3,223Refused applications

24,309 approved · 3,223 refused · 911 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Jan 2006 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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

Decided17/0784/FUL
Proposed installation of a telecommunications base station with a 22.5M monopole, supporting 3 no antenna, 2 no 300mm dishes together with associated ground based cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
Land At Abergorki Industrial Estate Treorchy CF42 6DL
Received 14 Jul 2017
Decided17/0785/FUL
Proposed detached two storey dwelling including a detached garage and turning area. (Re-submission) (Amended Site Location Plan and supporting information received 16/08/17).
Rear Of 132 Bute Street Treherbert Treorchy CF42 5PD
Received 14 Jul 2017
Decided17/0783/FUL
Proposed sun room domestic extension together with a kitchen extension to guest house.
Fifth Avenue Guest House Fifth Avenue Hirwaun Industrial Estate Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9UN
Received 14 Jul 2017
Decided17/0782/FUL
Proposed two storey extension.
10 Cae Alaw Goch Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0DR
Received 14 Jul 2017
Decided17/0781/FUL
Change of use from A1 retail unit to mixed use A1/A3 Cafe.
218 High Street Treorchy CF42 6AS
Received 14 Jul 2017
Decided17/0779/AGR
New track constructed using principles contained in the forestry civil engineering handbook using local stone - see supporting evidence.Construction of a new track to facilitate the felling of larch trees infected with Phytophthora ramorum and for purposes of restocking the woodland - see supporting evidence.
Pentre Woodland North Of The Village Of Pentre
Received 13 Jul 2017
Decided17/0778/FUL
Demolition of existing conservatory and rebuild single storey extension.
50 Hafod Wen Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8LB
Received 13 Jul 2017
Decided17/0776/FUL
Conversion of existing integral garage into living accommodation, first floor extension over garage and single storey rear extension to create a larger kitchen and orangery.
39 Heol Hensol Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2LP
Received 12 Jul 2017
Decided17/0775/DIS
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Drainage Arrangements) 5, 6 (Highways Design Details) and 8 (Traffic Management and Wheel Washing Facilities) of application 16/1399/10.
Unit 45 Hirwaun Industrial Estate Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9UP
Received 12 Jul 2017
Decided17/0774/FUL
Detached Garage.
43 Gilfach Road Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8HF
Received 12 Jul 2017
Decided17/0773/FUL
Proposed loft conversion and two storey side extension.
6 Ynyslyn Road Rhydyfelin Pontypridd CF37 5AS
Received 12 Jul 2017
Decided17/0772/FUL
Take down an existing flight of steps and platform leading to the lower garden and construct a new decking area with a new set of steps.
180 Tyntyla Road Llwyn-Y-Pia Tonypandy CF40 2SP
Received 12 Jul 2017
Decided17/0770/FUL
The conversion of existing single storey former agricultural buildings to create 2 no. self contained holiday lets, together with the removal of former chicken sheds and improvements to existing farm machinery garage and store.
Caeffynnon Llanharry Road Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9RN
Received 11 Jul 2017
Decided17/0769/FUL
Dropped kerb for vehicle crossover and off street parking.
Sancroft 12 Rhigos Road Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9PS
Received 11 Jul 2017
Decided17/0767/FUL
Installation of an ATM and surround sign.
Unit 13 Argos Extra Newpark District Shopping Centre Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8LW
Received 10 Jul 2017
Decided17/0766/ADV
Advertisement consent for installation of an ATM and surround sign.
Unit 13 Argos Extra Newpark District Shopping Centre Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8LW
Received 10 Jul 2017
Decided17/0764/FUL
The installation of a radio base station consisting of a 25m lattice mast supporting 3 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm dish, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
Land At Mill Farm Abercynon Road Glyncoch Pontypridd CF37 3ND
Received 10 Jul 2017
Decided17/0763/ADV
Advertisement consent for alterations to shopfront, external fixed planters and seating areas.
Unit 8 Newpark District Shopping Centre Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8LW
Received 10 Jul 2017
Decided17/0762/FUL
New front porch & w/c extension plus garage with pitched roof to side.
6 Presteigne Avenue Tonteg Pontypridd CF38 1LE
Received 10 Jul 2017
Decided17/0761/FUL
Construction of an ethylene oxide (eto) sterilisation process plant extension to existing building (amended plans received 08/08/17, 10/08/17, 23/08/17 and amended pollution control report received 08/08/17).
Rocialle CWM Cynon Business Park Penrhiwceiber Mountain Ash CF45 4ER
Received 7 Jul 2017
Decided17/0760/AGR
New track constructed using principles contained in Forestry Civil Engineering Handbook - see supporting evidence.Construction of a new track to facilitate felling of larch trees infected with Phytophthora ramorum and for purposes of restocking the woodland - see supporting evidence.
Area Of Natural Resources Wales Woodland Blaenllechau
Received 7 Jul 2017
Decided17/0759/FUL
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of rear kitchen extension.
Cornerways 6 Talygarn Close Talygarn Pontyclun CF72 9DA
Received 6 Jul 2017
Decided17/0758/NMA
Non material amendment of previously approved planning application 16/0465/10 for the provision of 2No tunnel lights and 4No rooflights to aid ventilation and provide natural light.
The Bungalow Fair View Gilfach Goch Porth CF39 8SB
Received 7 Jul 2017
Decided17/0757/FUL
Change of use from day nursery to residential dwelling.
Former Day Nursery Alma Street Trecynon Aberdare CF44 8NT
Received 7 Jul 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.

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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