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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

45,779Searchable applications

499Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 41,665 approved or refused records

4,871Refused applications

36,794 approved · 4,871 refused · 1,555 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Apr 1998 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 1 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

Decided13/1076/FUL
The proposed works include an improved access to the existing storage chamber and combined sewer overflow in the adjacent field. The existing access is difficult and unsafe for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water maintenance vehicles to navigate. The alignment of the proposed access road crosses the Nant-y-Gofer stream and an Ordinary Watercourse Consent application has been submitted to RCTCBC for approval.
Off A473 To The South Of Brynna And West Of Bryncae Lands To The East Of Rhyd Lethin Adjacent To And Crossing The Nant Y Gofer Stream South Of Ewenni Fach River And Railway Line
Received 23 Oct 2013
Decided13/1074/TCA
Tree works in conservation area (thinning of woodland and control of invasive species like laurel and thinning of native broadleaves and cherry laurel)
Woodlands Surrounding Talygarn Lake Coed Talygarn And Cot Wood Pontyclun
Received 23 Oct 2013
Decided13/1075/CPRO
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development - Convert and extend garage for use a utility room.
Cedar Wood 13 Coed Isaf Road Maesycoed Pontypridd CF37 1EL
Received 22 Oct 2013
Decided13/1068/FUL
Change of use to cafe (Unit 5a) and beauty salon (Unit 5b) and to fit canopies over main entrance doors and windows.
5A & 5B Dummer House Main Road Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1PY
Received 21 Oct 2013
Decided13/1072/FUL
Two storey extension to side & rear.
60 Manley Close Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8NS
Received 23 Oct 2013
Decided13/1064/FUL
Domestic garage.
Land Opposite 16 & 17 Arfryn Terrace Tylorstown CF43 3DR
Received 21 Oct 2013
Decided13/1066/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension
13 Coedcae Lane Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 9HJ
Received 22 Oct 2013
Decided13/1053/FUL
Detached dwelling.
Land Opposite No 1 Cynon Terrace Penrhiwceiber Mountain Ash CF45 3SU
Received 18 Oct 2013
Decided13/1062/FUL
Bedroom above existing kitchen.
Gwaelod- Y- Graig Upper Forest Level Newtown Mountain Ash CF45 4HR
Received 21 Oct 2013
Decided13/1061/FUL
Rear conservatory and side fence.
5 Grovers Field Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4PP
Received 21 Oct 2013
Decided13/1051/FUL
Single storey side and rear extension and frontage canopy.
13 Manley Close Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8NS
Received 18 Oct 2013
Decided13/1052/FUL
Extension into roofspace, ground floor extensions.
Maes Glas Bungalow Edmondstown Tonypandy CF40 1NU
Received 18 Oct 2013
Decided13/1054/FUL
Repacement garden retaining wall, in gabion basket type construction.
4 Underwood Terrace Pantygraigwen Pontypridd CF37 2RY
Received 17 Oct 2013
Decided13/1048/FUL
One detached dwelling.
29 Heol-Y-Coed Yorkdale Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2HY
Received 17 Oct 2013
Decided13/1060/DIS
Discharge of conditions 1, 2 and 3 for application 13/0328/10 - Erection of an anemometer mast for temporary period of 3 years
Craig Yr Aber Land To The Northwest Of Fforch-Orky Treorchy CF42 6TF
Received 18 Oct 2013
Decided13/1055/FUL
Alterations and restoration of existing cottages, Land North of Glebelands Gwaelod y Garth
Glebeland Cottages Gwaelod-Y-Garth Cardiff CF15 9JJ
Received 18 Oct 2013
Decided13/1041/FUL
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling.
67 Clos Myddlyn Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2JT
Received 16 Oct 2013
Decided13/1050/FUL
2 storey detached utility building in rear garden area for use as a summer house with storage area and additional storage in the roof space (Amended description 04/12/13)
Ty Gwynfryn Church Street Cwmparc Treorchy CF42 6NB
Received 17 Oct 2013
Decided13/1042/ADV
Flag pole mounted.
Taffs Well Park Cardiff Road Taffs Well
Received 14 Oct 2013
Decided13/1040/FUL
Replacement office and showroom building.
MD Car Sales Rear Of Caerphilly Garden Centre Nantgarw Hill Caerphilly CF15 7UN
Received 16 Oct 2013
Decided13/1032/FUL
Change of use from medical surgery into dwelling house.
The Surgery 64 Ynyshir Road Ynyshir Porth CF39 0EN
Received 11 Oct 2013
Decided13/1043/FUL
Fitting kitchen canopy with extract flue.
25 Mill Street Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8AB
Received 11 Oct 2013
Decided13/1046/FUL
Change of use from Class D1 (Library) to Class A3 café/ coffee shop at ground floor and to Class C3 (residential) at first floor (access via existing separate entrance). (Amended description 12/12/13)
Abercynon Library Ynysmeurig Road Abercynon CF45 4SU
Received 16 Oct 2013
Decided13/1044/DEM
Demolition of detached out building.
Royal Mail Sorting Office Cowbridge Road Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8UU
Received 15 Oct 2013

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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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