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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
47,082Searchable applications
500Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 42,763 approved or refused records
4,958Refused applications

37,805 approved · 4,958 refused · 1,617 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Apr 1997 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 2 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 ApplicationsLocal plan Revised Local Development Plan 2022 - 2037Pre-application advice Planning - Pre-application advice

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Conservation areas16 mapped area records
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More application records

  1. Decided13/0308/FUL

    Single storey extension

    1 Johnson Park Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9NB

    Received 27 Mar 2013
  2. Decided13/0306/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    9 Glamorgan Street Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6SR

    Received 27 Mar 2013
  3. Decided13/0317/CNEI

    Restoration and aftercare scheme under condition 70 & 79 of planning permission P2009/1040 ( observations requested by a Neighbouring Authority).

    Selar North Occs Near Glyneath

    Received 25 Mar 2013
  4. Decided13/0316/FUL

    Pair of semi-detached dwellings (Amended plans, details and description received 01/08/2013)

    Former Lucania Hall Site Off Chapel Street Tonypandy CF40 2RA

    Received 28 Mar 2013
  5. Decided13/0319/LBC

    Removal of existing night safe and its replacement with an ATM and internally illuminated collar. Internal alterations including removal of existing screened cashiers and replacement with screen-less cashiers with a secured ATM room. Repositioning of two number meeting rooms and welcome area. Replacement carpet flooring and entrance matting. Redecoration of internal walls and patch repair ceiling.

    Lloyds TSB Bank Market Street Pontypridd CF37 2ST

    Received 2 Apr 2013
  6. Decided13/0318/ADV

    Relocate ATM and install new surround.

    Lloyds TSB Bank Market Street Pontypridd CF37 2ST

    Received 2 Apr 2013
  7. Decided13/0307/FUL

    Two detached dwelling houses and upgrading of lane access (Amended plans received 15th July 2013)

    Land Adjoining 4 High Street Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9SL

    Received 27 Mar 2013
  8. Decided13/0300/FUL

    Proposed 2 storey side extension

    23 Llys Garth Meadow Farm Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2JA

    Received 26 Mar 2013
  9. Decided13/0299/FUL

    First floor side extension and ground floor front extension

    12 Ruthin Way Tonteg Pontypridd CF38 1TF

    Received 26 Mar 2013
  10. Decided13/0314/LBLA

    It is proposed (for structural reasons) to remove the later addition of the covered walkway between the Listed teaching block (red brick building) and the Sports block (CLASP building). It is also proposed to replace all of the flat roof coverings attached to the red brick building.

    Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Penycoedcae Road Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2AE

    Received 28 Mar 2013
  11. Decided13/0313/GREG

    It is proposed (for structural reasons) to remove the later addition of the covered walkway between the Listed teaching block (red brick building) and the Sports block (CLASP building). It is also proposed to replace all of the flat roof coverings attached to the red brick building.

    Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Penycoedcae Road Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2AE

    Received 28 Mar 2013
  12. Decided13/0295/FUL

    Demolition and reconstruction of front porch, first floor rear extension and renewal of annexe/extension roof at rear

    30 Heol-Y-Ffynnon Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1AU

    Received 25 Mar 2013
  13. Decided13/0310/FUL

    8 no. flats and associated works (Amended plans received 17th July 2013)

    York Drive Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2NR

    Received 28 Mar 2013
  14. Decided13/0294/FUL

    Raising of the roof pitch to provide first floor accommodation, and replacement of single storey store room to the rear of existing garage.

    23 Cenarth Drive Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0NH

    Received 25 Mar 2013
  15. Decided13/0284/FUL

    Two storey rear extension.

    60 Grovers Field Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4PQ

    Received 22 Mar 2013
  16. Decided13/0301/TPO

    Works to trees covered by TPO No. 33 -1999.

    31 Acorn Grove Church Village Pontypridd CF38 2AJ

    Received 22 Mar 2013
  17. Decided13/0293/ADV

    7 no. internally illuminated aluminium box signs.

    New Look 14 Talbot Green Retail Park Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8LW

    Received 25 Mar 2013
  18. Decided13/0285/FUL

    Erection of a bungalow and 2 one bedroom flats together with external works. (Amended plans received 9th August 2013 showing revised design of bungalow and retention of 7 out of 11 trees on site)

    Land Off Heol Hensol Yorkdale Beddau Pontypridd

    Received 22 Mar 2013
  19. Decided13/0303/CNEI

    Conversion of a stone barn to a three bedroom dwelling (request for observations by a neighbouring Authority).

    Gwaun Gledyr Isaf Farm Nantgarw Cardiff CF15 7UN

    Received 22 Mar 2013
  20. Decided13/0305/ADV

    Installation of internally illuminated sign.

    Spar Stores 86 High Street Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8PL

    Received 27 Mar 2013
  21. Decided13/0304/FUL

    Retention of an automated teller machine

    Spar Stores 86 High Street Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8PL

    Received 27 Mar 2013
  22. Decided13/0283/TPO

    Works to trees covered by TPO No. 10 - 1952

    Rear Of 21 The Grove Glyncoch Pontypridd CF37 3BQ

    Received 18 Mar 2013
  23. Decided13/0297/ADV

    Advertisement consent - various signage.

    Tesco Extra Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate Rhydyfelin Pontypridd CF37 5SN

    Received 26 Mar 2013
  24. Decided13/0296/FUL

    Change of use of nine parking spaces to a hand car wash and valeting operation including the erection of a canopy and installation of an office.

    Tesco Stores Plc Gelli Hirion Industrial Estate Rhydyfelin Pontypridd CF37 5SN

    Received 26 Mar 2013

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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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