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Rhondda Cynon Taf planning applications

991 applications. 94% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 991 planning applications from Rhondda Cynon Taf. 680 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

680
Decided 12 months to July 2026
991
New applications 12 months to July 2026
310
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0634/FUL Awaiting decision

    Unit 5 Sportsdirect 3 - 6 Cardiff Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DP

    Change of use from the current D2 usage to the appropriate usage to operate as a Aesthetics, beauty and Laser Skin treatment clinic.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0633/DIS Awaiting decision

    Harlequin House Coedcae Lane Talbot Green Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8YY

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Contamination Desk Study Report) and 5 ( Relocation of external paper shredding/recycling plant) of planning permission 25/1025/FUL.

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0628/ADV Awaiting decision

    Hutchings Vauxhall Tonteg Road Treforest Industrial Estate Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5SP

    Sign 1: 6m, extenally illuminated, totem sign

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/0630/DIS Awaiting decision

    Llantrisant Recycling Pantybrad Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8LP

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Drainage), 4 (Construction Environment Plan), 5 (Habitat and Species), 7 (Other Conservation Plan), 8 (Site Lighting )and 9 (Landscape Scheme) of planning permission 25/0219/FUL.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0626/FUL Awaiting decision

    Cartref Llantrisant Road To Newbridge Road Brynteg Beddau Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8LR

    Subdivision of curtilage and residential development (Re-submission).

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0623/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Opposite 35 Ynysfeio Avenue Pen-Yr-Englyn Treherbert CF42 5HE

    Proposed construction of a Lock-up domestic garage.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0622/FUL Awaiting decision

    4 Hill Top Llwydcoed Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0TL

    Two storey rear extension and two storey side extension.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0621/CPRO Awaiting decision

    18 Heol Miskin Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9AJ

    Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/0624/RVOC Awaiting decision

    Ty Maelwg Nursery Road To Forest View Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9JS

    To vary Condition 1 to allow additional time to commence the approved development. All other conditions will remain unchanged of previous application 21/0766/10.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0620/FUL Awaiting decision

    20 Thistle Terrace Thomas Street Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 2AD

    Garage to rear of the garden.

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 26/0346/FUL Granted

    Land Opposite Y Wenllan Woodland Crescent Abercynon Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 4UT

    Proposed construction of three domestic garages

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0459/FUL Granted

    The Dairy Heol-y-sarn Llantrisant Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8DA

    Change of use from commercial use to residential use. No external changes.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0364/LBC Granted

    Pontypridd Railway Station Broadway Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1DT

    Extension of existing ramp and handrails in Pontypridd station toilets to meet PRM compliance along with the installation of a hubcomm system and a push button post. The existing door and door frame will be replaced on a like for like basis.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/0410/FUL Granted

    6 Meyler Street Thomastown Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8EA

    Conversion of one property into two separate dwellings.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0518/DIS Granted

    Pound Farm Road To Pound Farm Ton-Teg CF38 1SU

    Discharge of Conditions 12 (Verification Report) and Condition 14 (Long-term Monitoring Plan for Land Contamination) of planning permission ref. 25/0700/FUL

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0571/DIS Granted

    Rhydyfelin Post Office 36 Dyffryn Road Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5NR

    Discharge of Condition 4 Noise impact assessment report of planning permission 24/1117/FUL.

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/0267/FUL Granted

    Unit 6 Boomerang Rct Parc Busnes Treorci Abergorki Industrial Estate Treorchy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF42 6DL

    Change of use of employment site unit (B1/B2/B8) to undertake car sales business (Sui Generis)

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0325/NMA Granted

    Clydach Vale Rhondda Cynon Taf Cbc Cambrian Court Business Pavilion Clydach Tonypandy CF40 2XX

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 24/1297/FUL to update the approved Illustrative Masterplan which has been revised due to the omission of 1no. parking space.

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/0402/FUL Granted

    11 Afon Street Trehafod Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 2NA

    Garage/stores in rear garden

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/0462/FUL Refused

    27 St Annes Drive Llantwit Fardre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF38 2PB

    Garage extension & conversion

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 365 54%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 197 29%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 118 17%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Rhondda Cynon Taf decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Rhondda Cynon Taf decided 680 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 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Rhondda Cynon Taf decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 680 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

November 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 113 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.

Cite these figures

Rhondda Cynon Taf: 991 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 680 decided, 94% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 991 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.