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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
30,986Searchable applications
503Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 28,750 approved or refused records
3,428Refused applications

25,322 approved · 3,428 refused · 947 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Jun 2005 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. Decided17/0495/FUL

    Refurbishment of public house including retention of, and extension to roof of, two storey rear extension (accommodating extension of public house at ground floor level and 2 no. additional self-contained flats at first floor level, 3 no. in total). Also retention of retaining/engineering works in rear amenity area (accommodating garden area, access and parking arrangements).

    Royal Oak Inn Morgan Row Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0DU

    Received 2 May 2017
  2. Decided17/0494/FUL

    Single storey extension to side of house.

    3 Argyle Street Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4TY

    Received 1 May 2017
  3. Decided17/0493/FUL

    A single wind turbine of maximum 126m to blade tip, along with associated infrastructure including a crane pad, access track and electrical housing.Application accompanied by an Environmental Statement dated April 2017.

    Graig Fatha Farm Coedely Tonyrefail CF39 8EX

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  4. Decided17/0492/FUL

    Two storey extension to the rear of the property.

    The Dell 20 Butterfly Close Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1AZ

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  5. Decided17/0491/FUL

    Demolition and re-build of existing garage

    33 Windsor Street Treorchy CF42 6DG

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  6. Decided17/1050/FUL

    Raised deck with boundary fence.

    39 Tudor Way Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2NG

    Received 25 Sept 2017
  7. Decided17/1049/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 1 (Parking Area) of previously approved application 17/0299/10.

    13 Windsor Road Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1BX

    Received 25 Sept 2017
  8. Decided17/0972/DIS

    Discharge of Part of Condition 4 of previously approved 15/0883/12 - Method Statement for ATM works, covering letter and details in relation to the proposed ATM surround.

    Natwest 1-3 Taff Street Pontypridd CF37 4UU

    Received 31 Aug 2017
  9. Decided17/0970/LBC

    Replacement of existing decaying single glazed sash windows with similarly framed double glazed sash window units, on the external walls of the outer building perimeter of the existing listed building.

    Tonyrefail Comprehensive School Gilfach Road Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8HG

    Received 31 Aug 2017
  10. Decided17/0916/FUL

    Change of Use of First Floor of Barn to Holiday Let.

    Pencoed Farm Cwmynysminton Road Llwydcoed Aberdare CF44 0DX

    Received 16 Aug 2017
  11. Decided17/0915/FUL

    Rear double storey extension (amended plan received 26/09/2017).

    5 Weston Terrace Ynyshir Porth CF39 0ER

    Received 16 Aug 2017
  12. Decided17/6014/INF

    Enquiry to whether maintenance and repair works require Listed Building Consent.

    Pontypridd Underbridge And Pontyprridd And Rhondda Viaducts

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  13. Decided17/0780/FUL

    Conversion of Tylorstown Methodist Church to 1 No. 4 Bedroom dwelling (Approved under 16/1159) with the addition of a conservatory.

    Former Tylorstown Methodist Chapel Ferndale Road Tylorstown Ferndale

    Received 14 Jul 2017
  14. Decided17/0490/TEL

    The installation of a 15.0m monopole supporting 3 No. antennas, 2 No. dishes, ground based equipment cabinets and ancillary developments thereto.

    Land At Hirwaun Road (West Of Junction With Broniestyn Terrace) Trecynon

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  15. Withdrawn17/0489/FUL

    Retention of patio to rear garden together with completion of works.

    95 The Ridings Cwmdare Aberdare CF44 8AZ

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  16. Decided17/0488/ADV

    Proposed street sign.

    Driveway 31 Heol-Y-Parc Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1AN

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  17. Decided17/0487/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 3 - Materials of planning permission 16/0402/10.

    140 Hendrecafn Road Penygraig Tonypandy CF40 1LL

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  18. Decided17/0486/FUL

    Proposed single storey extension to side.

    58 Ffordd-Y-Dolau Llanharan Pontyclun CF72 9FT

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  19. Decided17/0485/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 9 (Vehicular Crossover) and Condition 10 (Traffic Management/Wheel Washing) of planning application 13/1008/10.

    Land Adjacent To 134 Mill Street Tonyrefail CF39 8AF

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  20. Decided17/0484/FUL

    Single storey extension

    43 Celyn Isaf Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8AN

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  21. Decided17/0483/FUL

    Construct detached garage to rear garden with access to/from highway via existing gate.

    1 Elizabeth Street Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4NS

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  22. Decided17/0482/FUL

    Changes to the external finishes and amendments to front porch

    Plot 2 Former Crown Buildings Duffryn Terrace Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8HB

    Received 21 Apr 2017
  23. Decided17/0481/ADV

    Retention of 3.4m wide x 1.2 m high illuminated sign fixed to facade of building.

    Pontyclun Funeral Services Clun Avenue Pontyclun CF72 9AG

    Received 26 Apr 2017
  24. Decided17/0480/FUL

    New Y Bwthyn Specialist Palliative Care Unit on an area of land to the South Eastern corner of the Royal Glamorgan Hospital campus, will include a re-alignment and alteration to the existing car parking area and roadway, including the provision of a drop-off point, 28 further parking spaces and landscaping. The unit will comprise of 8 single ensuite bedrooms, a day unit and therapy areas including a multi-faith room, an office area for staff, informal reception and seating area with shared kitchen.

    Royal Glamorgan Hospital Hospital Road Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8XR

    Received 26 Apr 2017

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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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