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Rhondda Cynon Taf planning applications
6,793 applications. 94% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 6,793 planning applications from Rhondda Cynon Taf. 809 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Rhondda Cynon Taf takes a median of 58 days to decide a planning application, ranking 106 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/0794/DIS Awaiting decision
Land Adj To HBH Land Rovers Caerphilly Road Nantgarw Taff's Well
Discharge of Condition 6 (Odour/Fumes) of Planning Permission 23/0054/FUL
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26/0789/ADV Awaiting decision
Treorchy Hotel 165 Bute Street Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6DA
New signage scheme.
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26/0792/FUL Awaiting decision
Cartref 10 Brynna Road Brynna Rhondda Cynon Taf CF35 6PD
Proposed Increase in roof ridge height to provide loft accommodation and erection of a single-storey rear extension
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26/0787/RVOC Awaiting decision
Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Variation of Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 18/0088/12 to allow demolition works prior to the submission of architectural details.
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26/0786/NMA Awaiting decision
Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Non-Material Amendment application for the variation of Condition 3 (Site Investigation), 5 (Contamination), 6 (Drainage), 7 (Boundary Treatments), 9 (Ecological Method Statement), 11 (Parking), 12 (Engineering Details) and 13 (Removal of School Markings) of planning consent 18/0089/FUL to allow demolition works prior to the submission of details.
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26/0793/DIS Awaiting decision
Former Aberdare Girls School Gadlys Road East Gadlys Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Drainage) ,7 (Boundary Treatments),11 (Parking Layout) and 12 (Highway Improvements) of planning permission 18/0089/FUL.
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26/0779/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Ilan Avenue Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5PN
Proposed single storey rear extension.
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26/0774/NMA Granted
215 Court Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2RQ
Non-material amendment to condition 2 requiring amendments to approved plan for planning permission reference 22/1249/10.
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26/0771/FUL Awaiting decision
246 High Street Cymer Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9AD
Convert the existing front garden into off-street parking with space for two cars, along with a dropped kerb
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26/0773/FUL Awaiting decision
34 Blaen Wern Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8SD
First floor side extension above existing structure
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26/0772/DIS Awaiting decision
Land At 24 & 25 Pleasant View Pentre CF41 7JA
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Structural Calculations), 4 (Surface Water Drainage) and 5 (Vehicular Crossover) of planning permission 21/0846/FUL.
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26/0770/DIS Awaiting decision
215 Court Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2RQ
Discharge of Condition 3 Surface Water Drainage of planning permission 22/1249/10.
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26/0769/FUL Awaiting decision
25 Heol-ap-pryce Beddau Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 2SH
Conversion of existing garage into bedroom and wetroom.
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26/0766/FUL Awaiting decision
Hollybush Inn Main Road Church Village Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 1PS
Proposed extension and change of use of the former Hollybush Inn from A3 (Public House) to C3 (Residential) to form 16 no. one-bedroom studio apartments.
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26/0768/FUL Awaiting decision
Evesham Bungalow Old Llantrisant Road Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8LW
Construction of new bungalow in the garden curtilage.
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26/0765/ADV Awaiting decision
Castell Mynach Public House Llantrisant Road Groes-faen Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8NH
Erection of replacement signage scheme.
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26/0764/FUL Awaiting decision
32 Caemawr Gardens Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9DB
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a two storey full width extension to form a utility room and bedroom, together with the erection of a front porch.
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26/0761/FUL Awaiting decision
The Co Operative Pharmacy 31 De Winton Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2RA
Demolition of vacant outbuilding and formation of off-street car parking.
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26/0760/ADV Awaiting decision
Balloonery Ltd 19 Commercial Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RW
THE INSTALLATION OF 1 NON-ILLUMINATED TOP SIGN AND 1 ILLUMINATED LOGO PANEL
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26/0759/FUL Awaiting decision
Balloonery Ltd 19 Commercial Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7RW
THE INSTALLATION OF AN ATM & ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE
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26/0758/TPO Awaiting decision
Bridge Off Cardiff Road, A4054 Taff's Well Rhondda Cynon Taf
Buddleia (small) and Willow (small) adjacent and underneath overhead power line 11kv to be reduced. The work includes light pruning and coppice of small self seeding trees to achieve the clearance.
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26/0757/DIS Awaiting decision
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn Maerdy Industrial Estate Ferndale CF43 4AB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 25/0817/FUL
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26/0755/FUL Awaiting decision
25 Woodland Vale Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6TT
Proposed full width two storey rear and side extension to form a kitchen and bedroom along with a garage.
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26/0754/FUL Awaiting decision
Ty Bryn Cowbridge Road Talygarn Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9JU
Erection of a detached dwelling with associated access, parking, and landscaping works
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26/0751/FUL Awaiting decision
50 Primrose Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 1BQ
Domestic private garage to rear garden.
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26/0752/DIS Awaiting decision
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn Maerdy Industrial Estate Ferndale CF43 4AB
Discharge of Condition 5 (Remediation Strategy & Implementation Plan) of planning permission 25/0817/FUL.
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26/0750/NMA Granted
Former Cwmbach Primary School Bridge Road Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0LS
Removal of Condition 11 (Vehicular Crossing) of planning reference 23/0357/RVOC.
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26/0753/CPRO Awaiting decision
78 Brynteg Green Beddau Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 2PT
Proposed rear single storey extension with part wraparound to side designed to meet PD requirements
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26/0749/RVOC Awaiting decision
CF44 Gym Kings Hall Cwmbach Road Aber-nant Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0NF
Variation of condition 4 (Opening hours) of previously approved planning application 24/0123/FUL, to allow members of the public to use the gymnasium from 06:00 hours Monday to Friday.
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26/0747/DIS Awaiting decision
Land At The Former Brickworks Site Off Llwydcoed Road Llwydcoed Aberdare
Re-discharge of Condition 8 (Part 3 - Remediation) of planning permission 23/1255/FUL.
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26/0743/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Taff Street Gelli Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7TZ
Single storey rear extension and a first floor rear extension with some internal alterations together with minor rear garden alterations.
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26/0744/RVOC Awaiting decision
Hillcrest Garth Avenue Glyn-coch Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 3AB
Variation of condition 6 of planning applications 17/0788/10 and 23/0215/RVOC - to amend approved car parking layout.
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26/0739/DIS Awaiting decision
Land Opposite 10 -12 Heol-y-mynach Ynys-y-bwl Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf
Discharge of conditions 5 (Traffic Management Scheme), 6 (Biodiversity) and 7 (Broadband Infrastructure) of previously approved planning application 24/0163/FUL.
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26/0741/AGR Decided
Llawnyno Forest, Managed By Natural Resources Wales On Behalf Of The Welsh Government.
Construction of a new track to facilitate the felling of larch trees infected with Phytopthora Ramorum and for purposes of restocking the woodland.
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26/0733/ADV Awaiting decision
One Stop Stores Ltd 25 - 28 Lewis Street Aberaman Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 6PY
Proposed installation of 2 externally illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated fascia sign, 2 Dibond signs, 3 vinyl signs, and 1 externally illuminated projecting sign.
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26/0746/CNEI Granted
Hafandawel Main Road Gwaelod-y-garth Cardiff CF15 9HJ
Proposed erection of detached cabin in rear garden.
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26/0734/FUL Awaiting decision
Land At Bodwenarth Farm Albion Court Cilfynydd Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 4JA
Detached 3 bed bungalow with parking for 3 cars.
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26/0735/CPRO Awaiting decision
Hendre House Mill Road Ynys-y-bwl Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 3LS
Proposed siting of a mobile home/caravan within the curtilage for use ancillary to the main planning unit.
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26/0738/FUL Awaiting decision
Tylchawen Bungalow Tylcha Wen Farm Gelli'r Haidd Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8AQ
Extension to front of property together with an extension to rear.
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26/0737/FUL Awaiting decision
Pontypridd Health Centre Bridge Street Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 4PF
Proposed alterations and replacement of existing windows to achieve a uniform appearance, together with the addition of external cladding.
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26/0732/DIS Awaiting decision
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn Maerdy Industrial Estate Ferndale Rhondda Cynon Taf CF43 4AB
Discharge of Condition 4 Biodiversity Mitigation & Enhancement Strategy of application 25/0817/FUL.
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26/0731/DIS Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 197 Meadow Rise Brynna Rhondda Cynon Taf
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Habitat and Species Scheme) ,9 (Biodiversity) and 10 (Landscaping) of planning permission 26/0302/FUL.
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26/0729/NMA Awaiting decision
Land To The North Of Trewaun Hirwaun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9QF
Application for Non-Material Amendments relating to minor design changes for Planning Permission 25/0271/FUL
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26/0730/NMA Granted
Parc Eirin Wilfried Way Tonyrefail CF39 8QD
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 15/0474/16 to amend the approved drawings to include the addition of battery storage units to individual plots, polycarbonate protective canopies and screening on south facing battery storage locations within the development and removal of the battery energy storage system previously shown at the hammerhead of road 15.
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26/0728/FUL Awaiting decision
Trebarwith Cowbridge Road Talygarn Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9BZ
Proposed rear extension to provide enlarged living accommodation for a large family, together with a modest projection to the front elevation to create a more spacious and clearly defined main entrance. While the roof pitch and ridge height are proposed to be increased, the overall form, character and appearance of the original bungalow will be retained.
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26/0722/TPO Awaiting decision
Land At Outlet Of Beechwood Road Culvert Beechwood Road Ty-Rhiw Taffs Well CF15 7RZ
Grp.2 Beech B1 B3 require removal. B4 To be included for within TPO application but absolute necessity will be assessed on site and subject to temporary works requirements and impact of works on root system. All other trees forming part of Grp.2 Beech to remain. Grp.1 Hazel - All Trees to be removed. Tree 2U - Requires Removal
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26/0724/RVOC Awaiting decision
9 - 10 Station Street Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 9NR
Variation of condition 4 (hours of operation) of application 24/0767/FUL
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26/0725/RVOC Awaiting decision
Llantrisant Recycling Pantybrad Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8LP
Variation of Conditions 14 (Timescales for Implementation of industrial unit) and 15 (Timescales for Implementation of Bund) of planning permission ref. 25/0219/FUL
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26/0720/DIS Awaiting decision
Greenfield Off Pound Farm Lane Tonteg Pontypridd CF38 1SU
Dischrage of Condition 10 Declaration of safe and stable site of planning permission 24/1159/RVOC.
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26/0726/FUL Awaiting decision
Land North Of Tan-y-Bryn Bungalow Heol-Y-Bryn Rhigos Aberdare CF44 9DJ
Development of five bungalows.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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25/1114/FUL Granted
Ynyscrug Livery Yard, Pant Y Brad, Tonyrefail, CF39 8HX
Erection of a permanent rural workers dwelling
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26/0750/NMA Granted
Former Cwmbach Primary School Bridge Road Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0LS
Removal of Condition 11 (Vehicular Crossing) of planning reference 23/0357/RVOC.
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26/0194/FUL Granted
Land To The North-East Of Lan Farm Pen-y-wal Road To Lan Quarry Graig-wen Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 3NN
Installation of a garden pod and retrospective installation of polytunnel (Amended site location plan and ownership certificate received 25/06/2026).
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26/0621/CPRO Granted
18 Heol Miskin Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9AJ
Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory.
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26/0642/DIS Granted
1-4 Rowan Tree Close Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0LR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Drainage), 5 (Contamination), 8 (Materials), & 16 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 23/0616/RVOC.
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25/1193/OUT Granted
Land Adj 11 Cae Siriol Porth CF39 0NT
Proposed Detached Dwelling, Garage and Car Parking (Flood Consequence Assessment received 02/06/26)
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26/0030/FUL Refused
4 Gwernifor Street Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3NA
The works include; raising the rear garden ground level, raising a lean to roof to a flat roof and the addition of a balcony area. (retrospective) (Amended plans received 02/03/2026)
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26/0219/FUL Granted
35 Charles Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2AN
Replacement of raised timber decking structure to rear garden (retrospective)(amended plans received 13/07/2026)
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26/0451/FUL Granted
7 Weston Road Edmondstown Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 1NX
Proposed construction of a first floor Bedroom extension on top of existing Kitchen extension and construction of a single domestic garage.
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26/0582/FUL Granted
N C H Family Centre 112 - 114 Dan-yr-heol Pen-y-waun Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9ED
The proposed change of use of the existing building from business use (class B1) to residential use (class C3), comprising two two-bedroom dwellings.
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 6,406 decisions from Rhondda Cynon Taf between 2002 and 2026, part of 6,793 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 5,408 granted against 696 refused. The busiest single year was 2003, with 2,070 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/1161/FUL Decided
27A Caerphilly Road Nantgarw Taffs Well Cardiff CF15 7SS
Change of use from Class A1 to include Class A3 (Hot Food).
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02/1203/BBNP Granted
21 Beacons Park Penderyn Aberdare
Erection of single storey extension.
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02/1099/FUL Granted
McDonalds Restaurant Parc Nantgarw Treforest CF15 9QX
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO FORM NEW ENTRANCE PORCH AND STORAGE COMPOUND
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02/1206/FUL Withdrawn
Church House Opp Lloyds Bank Main Road Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1RF
Change of use from shop to residential.
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02/1144/FUL Granted
Lanelay Farm Lanelay Lane Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 9LA
Two storey side extension
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02/1123/ADV Granted
O/S Kwik Save Llwynypia Road Tonypandy CF40 2ES
2 X WALL MOUNTED ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY UNITS
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02/1104/FUL Granted
Unit 3 Brown Lenox Retail Park Ynysangharad Road Pontypridd CF37 4DA
NEW PRESSED METAL CANOPY. COLOUR TO MATCH MAIN BUILDINGS WITH TROLLEY BAY BENEATH. NEW PAVED ENTRANCE AND LANDSCAPING
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02/1234/FUL Granted
8 Greenfield Terrace Abercynon
Garage
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02/1271/FUL Granted
4 Meadow Close Hirwaun Aberdare
Garage to rear of property.
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02/1249/FUL Granted
14 Llanwonno Road Mountain Ash
Proposed detached garage.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 396 49%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 246 30%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 167 21%
Planning agents in Rhondda Cynon Taf
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Asbri Planning Ltd. 97% granted overall 84
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H.D.Williams LTD 85% granted overall 49
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Brennan Architectural Design 79% granted overall 35
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LRM Planning Ltd 96% granted overall 26
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Draw the Line Design Ltd 82% granted overall 26
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George and Co 90% granted overall 24
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The Urbanists Ltd 93% granted overall 20
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Savills (UK) Ltd 94% granted overall 19
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Aberaman 44
- Aberaman North 69
- Aberaman South 84
- Abercynon 149
- Aberdare East 214
- Aberdare West And Llwydcoed 77
- Aberdare West/Llwydcoed 177
- Beddau 101
- Beddau And Tyn-y-nant 35
- Brynna 115
- Brynna And Llanharan 90
- Church Village 100
- Cilfynydd 88
- Cwm Clydach 78
- Cwmbach 125
- Cymer 32
- Cymmer 72
- Ferndale 71
- Ferndale And Maerdy 45
- Ffynon Taf 98
- Gilfach Goch 51
- Glyncoch 31
- Graig 50
- Graig And Pontypridd West 45
- Hawthorn 68
- Hirwaun 102
- Hirwaun, Penderyn And Rhigos 34
- Llanharan 107
- Llanharry 102
- Llantrisant And Talbot Green 93
- Llantwit Fardre 225
- Llwynypia 41
- Maerdy 33
- Mountain Ash 41
- Mountain Ash East 51
- Mountain Ash West 51
- Pen-y-graig 39
- Penrhiwceiber 51
- Pentre 121
- Penygraig 79
- Penywaun 30
- Pontyclun 200
- Pontyclun East 34
- Pontyclun West 42
- Pontypridd Town 57
- Porth 116
- Rhigos 69
- Rhondda 79
- Rhydyfelin Central 57
- Tablot Green 104
- Taff's Well 55
- Ton-Teg 40
- Tonteg 91
- Tonypandy 104
- Tonyrefail East 185
- Tonyrefail West 150
- Town (Llantrisant) 141
- Town (Pontypridd) 111
- Trallwn 60
- Trealaw 69
- Treforest 126
- Treherbert 128
- Treorchy 181
- Ty'n Y Nant 49
- Tylorstown 42
- Tylorstown And Ynyshir 41
- Ynyshir 53
- Ynysybwl 121
- Ystrad 115
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Rhondda Cynon Taf decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Rhondda Cynon Taf decided 809 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rhondda Cynon Taf decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 809 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 79% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rhondda Cynon Taf decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 6406 decisions from Rhondda Cynon Taf between 2002 and 2026, out of 6,793 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
November 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 114 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Rhondda Cynon Taf's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Rhondda Cynon Taf: 6,793 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 809 decided, 94% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 1,013 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 6,406 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.